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Nick Bishop

Premiership's on-field riches can't hide off-field rags

The Premiership is going from strength to strength on the field but things are a different story off the park.

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

Why is French rugby flourishing while in England it flounders?

Across the channel, there is befuddlement at the crisis engulfing English rugby but if you dig deep enough, you can see why the To…

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Mired in crisis, yet Premiership Rugby provides a joyous spectacle

The financial crisis around English rugby is dominating headlines off the pitch, which is at odds with the glittering rugby on it

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Will the Black Ferns be bullied by the Red Roses?

The Black Ferns still have lots of ground to make up on their English and French rivals.

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

The fight for Worcester Warriors not to be forgotten

With the Warriors sunk and doubts still surrounding Wasps' short-term future as a Premiership Rugby club, rugby's financial climat…

Analysis
Will Owen

Why Tommy Freeman is one of the most exciting wings in world rugby

The Northampton Saints wing has the athletic ability and rugby intelligence to make a huge impact over the next year

Analysis
Garry Doyle

Tall, dark and Hansen

Mack Hansen has been a breath of fresh air in the Ireland set-up and integral to Connacht's squad but his journey to Galway is lit…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The All Blacks have found their No 12 - and must stick with him

Jordie Barrett is the answer to the All Blacks' problems in the midfield.

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

Wacky Racing: Will Stuart Lancaster finally help the enigmatic French club fulfil their potential?

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Saracens lay down a marker as McFarland takes flight

Mark McCall's men exacted the perfect revenge mission on Leicester Tigers as the reigning champs were eviscerated

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Mathieu Raynal's decision could spark an All Blacks revival

A fast game is a good game and World Rugby might have to act soon.

Interview
Claire Thomas

USA Eagles ready to take flight

The World Cup in New Zealand is days away and there is hope from within the US squad that they can make a statement as never befor…

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