Opinion
How Australia's most damaging No 8s are set to benefit from law tweaks
The new law variations in Super Rugby Pacific should increase the speed of the game - and some will benefit more than others.
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Analysis
The strategic shift behind Finn Russell's Scotland comeback
Finn Russell's turn of form with Scotland has not happened by chance.
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'Nobody in world rugby can do what he does' - inside the rise of Duhan van der Merwe
Duhan van der Merwe's jet-propelled journey from unknown winger to global superstar, by those who know him best.
Analysis
Van der Flier emerges from the shadows
The reigning World Player of the Year is an example of what can be achieved through hard work and a strong faith
Analysis
Why Wayne Smith is incorrect about the rolling maul
The rolling maul isn't quite the weapon Wayne Smith makes it out to be.
Analysis
Italian renaissance: 'We're sending a big message to the world of rugby. We're coming for all of you.'
There is a sense of hope stirring in Italy as a reformed structure, generational talent and belief course through its players
Analysis
Mike Brown proves the doubters wrong
Left on the professional scrapheap at 37, Mike Brown never gave up hope and he had his day in the sun with Leicester Tigers
Interview
How English rugby can recover from its financial crisis
Former Leicester Tigers CEO Simon Cohen has watched the Premiership stare into the financial abyss and says tough decisions need t…
Analysis
Can the power of song lift beleaguered Wales to reignite their fire?
The Principality Stadium is renowned for its atmosphere, where players voices can be drowned out by wall of noise and mellifluous …
Analysis
France get a case of the pre-World Cup jitters
Ireland’s emphatic win in Dublin has exposed the Bleus’ deficiencies and opened up insecurities in the host nation
Analysis
How Ireland and Scotland exposed the latest trend in rugby defences
Rugby league defence coaches have become all the rage in the Six Nations - but they'll have to rethink their strategies.
Analysis
How Owen Williams could fire a Welsh renaissance
The Welsh attack has been blunt and ineffective in the first two rounds of the Six Nations so every position will be scrutinised, …
