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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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Ross Harries

Rob Evans: 'I've tried to base my life on honesty and integrity and if you don't get it back, it hurts'

The popular 39-cap Wales loosehead left the Scarlets after a decade and the prop has found some kindred spirits in Gwent

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Jamie Lyall

Mike Blair: 'I want Edinburgh to be constantly innovating'

Mike Blair didn't want the Edinburgh job at first, but has transformed the ailing club as a rookie head coach.

Opinion
Tom Vinicombe

Why Jordie Barrett's midfield move might still be temporary

Jordie Barrett's exceptional performance might not be enough to sway Ian Foster.

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Rugby must not forget about Worcester Warriors

Worcester Warriors are a club that needs the support of the game in financially troubling times, and the hope is that rugby at Six…

Interview
Mike Henson

The making of Finn Russell

The Racing 92 and Scotland fly-half is now one of the most celebrated players in the game but as a raw 20-year-old, he has New Zea…

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

The French disconnection

French referees are different to Anglophone ones – as Bernard Foley discovered to his, and Australia's cost

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The All Blacks can't afford to lose Ardie Savea

Ardie Savea's absence against the Wallabies left a big hole in the All Blacks loose forwards.

Opinion
Graham Simmons

Time gentlemen, please

The Wallabies are incandescent about Mathieu Raynal's refereeing of the Bledisloe's dying moments, in a denouement that has divide…

Opinion
Michael Aylwin

A sad farewell to the Bard of Monmouth

The passing of Eddie Butler has shocked the rugby community, who will mourn his rich baritone, linguistic dexterity and most impor…

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Will the All Blacks prosper from another happy accident?

The All Blacks have generally improved this year as a result of their injuries.

Analysis
Jamie Lyall

Evolution in the east, revolution in the west as Scotland's teams gear up

Straight-talking Franco Smith must revitalise Glasgow Warriors while at Edinburgh, Mike Blair aims to build on the promise of last…

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