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The crucible and the cauldron: Hong Kong China face Nations Cup test on march to RWC
The journey from domestic rugby to a RWC 2027 opener against hosts Australia is paved with trauma, tactical reinvention and a ques…
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Fully-loaded Wales look to build momentum as they aim to make winning a habit
Boosted by the England-based players, Steve Tandy expects a significant step up in intensity after a 'friendly' fixture against th…
Opinion
'This isn’t some David and Goliath contest. SA cannot be regarded as a free shot for England’
Even if they are playing the world champions in their own backyard, this should be feet against the flames time for Steve Borthwic…
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Meet the college wrestling star propelling the USA towards Rugby World Cup 2027
Cory Daniel only took up rugby at 24, but has cemented his position as a dynamic and vital back-row forward for the USA Men's Eagl…
Opinion
Will Marshall mellow for Galthie's strengthened France?
Les Bleus came in for criticism when arrived in New Zealand with a fallow side a year ago but this French team is a different prop…
Analysis
Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
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Tyler Offiah: The budding actor and legend's son who wants to 'complete rugby'
Bearing an iconic surname, the England U20s wing has huge ambitions, but is refreshingly candid about his fluctuating form.
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George Horne: ‘My whole career has been built on always feeling as if you're not quite there’
Eight years after he lit up his first Scotland tour, the scrum-half still feels the need to prove his worth and 'bring the same en…
Opinion
Where's the power? And what to do with Sua'ali'i? The key questions facing the Wallabies
As he prepares to hand the coaching reins to Les Kiss, Australia coach Joe Schmidt will look to provide answers to several selecti…
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Bench injured Dupont in November? How can France solve their play-making paradox?
Fabien Galthie must find a blend between Top 14 winners Toulouse and European champions Bordeaux-Begles to conquer the Springboks …
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'Your brain picks up there's less oxygen... it hits you from the start' - but does altitude still really matter?
The sign at the Loftus Versfeld tunnel mouth has stood there for years, but as rugby evolves, does altitude still offer a great ad…
Analysis
World Rugby U20 Junior World Championships – 9 Players to Watch
There are a wealth of gifted players from 16 countries who are sure to get fans off their seats over the next three weeks in Georg…
