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Another emotional chapter is about to be written in the history of New Zealand v France
With his champion Bordeaux-Begles players available, Fabien Galthie is leading a far stronger, and highly motivated, group to Chri…
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Munster duo John Ryan & Niall Scannell: ‘We’ve left those jerseys in a good place’
The Ireland front-rowers recall 'surviving the slagging' at Munster, a Rassie rollocking and the highs and lows of their last 13 y…
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The best rugby commentators and pundits of the season
The art of commentating and rugby punditry isn't easily learnt but this list of rugby luminaries are the best in the business
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Telusa Veainu: ‘There’s something spiritual, a feeling of home when I go back to the Tonga team’
The veteran full-back thought his country "might have run out of players" when he was recalled for the Nations Cup, but is relishi…
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‘The hope is that it’s not a cruel summer for Wales and the good work of the Six Nations is not undone’
History underlines how daunting a task Wales face in the coming weeks, when Steve Tandy will need his leading lights to point the …
Opinion
Borthwick’s ‘Burgess call’; Pollock to start? Chessum at six? Caluori unleashed? Five key issues from England squad
Can Janse van Rensburg win over doubters? Is it Pollock's time to start? Will England play three locks v Boks? Is Caluori ready?
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George North: 'My friends have had rugby taken away - there's something nice about calling it on my own terms'
The Welsh icon reflects on a glittering career, hoisting Israel Folau and his turmoil with concussion as he prepares to play his f…
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Beka Gorgadze: 'Losing the REC final has to be a major turning point for Georgia'
The Lelos captain is urging his team to atone for a poor start to 2026 with victory in the Nations Cup and success in Australia ne…
Analysis
Does one size really fit all in the Wallabies second row?
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's omission from their latest squad suggests the impact of the 'very big men' is under-valued in Australia.
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'Henry Pollock has had his brickbats, so it’s only right he gets plaudits for how he's knuckled down'
Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs served up a swashbuckling Gallagher Prem Final as a template for Steve Borthwick to follow
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‘South Africa A should not be viewed as a novelty. It should be the missing piece in the country's rugby ecosystem’
A regular SA A programme could provide meaningful fixtures for emerging nations as well as a bridge from franchise rugby to the Te…
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Christ Tshiunza: 'I was torn on what to do... leaving Exeter was a very, very hard decision'
The free-running Welsh forward hopes to sign off as a Chief with a remarkable Gallagher Prem title on Saturday.
