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Is Damian McKenzie a genuine No 10 option for the All Blacks?
Damian McKenzie delivered a sterling performance for the All Blacks XV against Ireland A.
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Adam Beard: 'We've shown we can compete with the best in the world.'
The Ospreys lock has become a tower of strength with Wales and he has the size and ability to keep ruling the skies in the Test ar…
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Ben Kay: 'England are a long way off where Eddie - if he was truthful - would want them'
With three Test blocks before the World Cup, every game will bring more scrutiny for an England coach still tinkering with his bes…
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Murray Mexted: 'I think rugby is definitely under threat in New Zealand'
The All Blacks legend still cares deeply about the game and discusses private-equity, concussion and whether New Zealand can win t…
Analysis
The precocious French starlets hoping to fell the Black Ferns
The underdogs against a resurgent Black Ferns side, Thomas Darracq's squad of young talents believe they can cause an upset
Analysis
Have Saracens reminded Eddie Jones what England have been missing?
Saracens have hauled themselves back into the spotlight of England selection by transforming their style of play.
Analysis
The Final Furlong
Sure, Ireland have achieved a huge amount in recent years but what they really crave is respect at the World Cup and falling short…
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November will show if injury-hit France have strength in depth to lift the World Cup
A raft of injuries and the burden of expectation on Les Bleus is ramping up with just 10 months to hosting a global jamboree
Opinion
The former myth of a fading All Blacks aura is now a reality
Now, more than ever, the fear factor surrounding the All Blacks is flickering out.
Analysis
Luck of the Irish runs out at Quins
Harlequins into raptures as contentious stoppage time try breaks the hearts of London Irish fans as chaos reigns at The Stoop
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'Russell sideshow rumbles on as self-flagellating Scotland lose game of inches'
After Blair Kinghorn's miss, the Finn Russell sideshow is sure to intensify, but neither is the reason Scotland lost to Australia.
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The Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend standoff that has no winners
The perplexing, maddening dispute between Scotland's single-minded coach and his mercurial fly-half has broken cover to leave fans…
