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Gavin Mortimer

The ferocity of the Top 14 doesn't help Fabien Galthie and France

After a summer of disharmony, Les Bleus are back in action with their talisman Antoine Dupont but there are problems from within t…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Are the All Blacks doomed to a 70% flatline?

Having been spoiled by the giants of the past, New Zealand have been caught up by the rest of the world.

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Freddie Thomas: 'OMFG, I've been selected for Wales - my mum was bawling her eyes out'

The burgeoning Gloucester forward was nervously hacking around the golf course when a fateful WRU email landed in his inbox.

Interview
Francisco Isaac

The joy, spirit and obstacles of the rugby pilgrim

What is life like for those who traverse the rugby world as supporters, and is the game as accessible as it should be?

Opinion
Owain Jones

England need to face a few home truths if they are to relearn that winning habit

Twickenham played their part in a classic encounter but England contrived to play the part of gallant losers once again

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Borthwick needs to have faith in Marcus Smith'

England yet again fluffed their lines against the All Blacks when they had built a comfortable lead and questions are being asked

Opinion
Pat McCarry

“He’s given Connacht everything” – Bundee Aki’s future, and an exciting tactical innovation

Still at the top of his game, the power-packed Connacht and Ireland midfielder could yet have a novel positional switch in him

Opinion
Neil Squires

'There will be no honeymoon period for Borthwick's wedding usher El-Abd'

England's new defence coach is an energetic presence, but amidst a job share and tight time constraints, has much to prove.

Opinion
Daniel Gallan

Would a Springboks B team really conquer the world?

South Africa's phenomenal depth and conveyor belt of muscular titans makes this a question worth asking.

Opinion
Paul Williams

Seven stars set to light up the Autumn Nations Series

The world's greatest players are set to descend on Europe over the next month with several set to quicken the pulse

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Bryn Palmer

Tommy Seymour: ‘I'm just glad I'm not playing now. There's an embarrassment of riches’

Scotland have not historically had a glut of prolific wingers, but the current generation is bucking the trend.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Rugby fans are about to find out what Robertson's All Blacks are made of

A rebuilding phase for New Zealand has laid the foundations and it is time to see how robust those building blocks really are

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