Interview
Liam Williams shows his enduring value to Wales as Wallabies lie in wait
He maybe a veteran at 33, but the well-travelled full-back is still a class act and provides Wales with all-important X-Factor
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Analysis
Massive Andy Farrell decision asks three Ireland stars to put their legacies on the line
Giants of Irish rugby must go to the well again as a monumental Test series against the Springboks looms.
Opinion
Are the All Blacks playing the retention game and losing?
New Zealand rugby has seen at first a trickle but now a steady flow of talent going offshore to hurt them where it counts
Opinion
Bloodied but unbowed Dan Cole prepares for final hurrah
The adamantine Leicester Tigers tighthead knows he hasn't got long left at Test level and deserves every bit of praise coming his …
Opinion
The problem areas Joe Schmidt must address for 'desperate' Wallabies
Numerous on-field issues have becoming weeping sores for the embattled Australians as Wales arrive Down Under.
Analysis
How Wayne Smith's fingertips are all over New Zealand's 'Razor' blueprint
The iconic coaching sage will influence Scott Robertson's style of play as the Ian Foster playbook is ripped up.
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Jordan Hendrikse: 'There’s a reason I wear the No 10 jersey - so I can express myself. That’s just who I am.'
It was a flawed debut from the Springbok 10 but he knows it's all part of the baptism of fire at Test level
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Felipe Contepomi's Pumas chase the 'road to greatness'
Decorated as a player, the Argentine icon takes charge of his first Test as head coach on Saturday.
Opinion
Irish strategy short on detail as missing X-Men hinder Springbok heist
As the IRFU launches a four-year strategic plan, Andy Farrell's side tackle the Springboks without several key players.
Analysis
Should rugby take the road less travelled?
The season denouements threw up a plethora of styles and stories - but which will prevail in the months ahead?
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Alex Callender: 'I was numb. It didn’t feel real and I felt angry about it.'
The popular Wales backrow has overcome personal tragedy to excel for Wales as Ioan Cunningham's women look to defeat Spain in WXV
Opinion
Bordeaux take Toulouse route with homegrown stars set to light up final
Homegrown talent and wise recruitment have taken Bordeaux to the brink of emulating Toulouse's success.
