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Opinion
Gregor Paul

Why NZR's Ineos settlement may be the most important victory they'll enjoy this year

The decision by Ineos to renege on a lucrative six-year deal was looking like having a catastrophic impact on NZRU's finances

Opinion
Mark Orders

No definites, but which Wales players could still make Lions squad?

Some suggest Andy Farrell’s class of 2025 could be a Wales-free zone, but who has the best chance of touring?

Analysis
Neil Squires

How the Gallagher Premiership has become rugby's go-to league for thrill seekers

Once a stodge-a-thon, the English top fight now serves up a deluge of tries, ambition and attacking flair.

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

Clermont's comeback gathers pace as fallen European heavyweights plot path to redemption

After the golden years of Rougerie, Parra, Fofana and Keyser, Clermont's fall was swift but there are signs the tide is turning

Opinion
Brett McKay

Four Australians racing into contention to face the Lions

Reds prop Alex Hodgman, ACT blindside Tom Hooper, NSW No.8 Langi Gleeson and Force No.10 Ben Donaldson are all pushing hard for se…

Exclusive
Francisco Isaac

How does a World Rugby consultant help emerging nations?

Often unseen but hugely influential, these wise rugby owls play a crucial part in growing the sport across the world.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Can Samoa and Tonga ever become contenders when their top talent is skimmed?

With Kyren Taumoefolau linked with an All Blacks switch, can his franchise catapult Pasifika nations into permanent Tier One conte…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why Les Kiss and Stuart Lancaster can lead Australia to glory

The wily duo, combined with a Moneyball-style approach, could build on the impressive foundations laid by Joe Schmidt.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Razor has an about turn on All Blacks eligibility rules

The contentious eligibility rules implemented by the NZRU have been slowly accepted by head coach Scott Robertson

Analysis
Sam Larner

The technical tweaks that could send Wales back to rugby's top table

Even though Matt Sherratt wasn't able to engineer a win, he showed tentative signs of a new Welsh way that could make them more co…

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Alex Masibaka: 'I was on a stag do in Barcelona when Gregor Townsend called'

The Angouleme bulldozer has charted a remarkable voyage from Western Australia to the senior Scotland squad.

Interview
Martyn Thomas

‘You feel the interest, that motivates you too’: Guido Petti wooed by Quins' personal touch

The Pumas lock will be living in Twickenham and playing big games there later this year, but wants to leave Bordeaux on a high.

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