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Francisco Isaac

Laura 'Bimba' Delgado: 'I won't stop playing unless they retire me'

The Spain prop has played for 15 clubs and won two English titles, but has no intention of slowing down.

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Louis Lynagh: 'I'm surprised how many people don’t know I’m half Italian'

Back in his birthplace of Treviso, the former Quins wing is aiming high for club and country.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How the embattled Wallabies pushed the All Blacks to the brink

Joe Schmidt's men were painfully close, but again came up empty-handed against their old rivals.

Interview
Owain Jones

Harri Deaves: 'It is a dream of mine to one day play for my country.'

The tearaway openside made a huge impression with the Ospreys last season and he has a Wales cap in his sights

Opinion
Neil Squires

'Should Northampton Saints book another open-top bus? Probably not'

High-profile departures and salary cap laws will render back-to-back Premiership titles a huge ask.

Interview
Lauren Jenkins

Dwayne Peel: 'It's hard to switch off in this role. Finding enjoyment is key'

After two tough years at the helm, the former scrum-half can see brighter times ahead for Scarlets.

Analysis
Jon Cardinelli

Why Rassie Erasmus should cull some Boks veterans for 2027

The South African kingpin knows he must rejuvenate his squad, but which ageing warriors will be cut loose?

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Why the All Blacks overlooking Joe Schmidt could yet hurt them in the Bledisloe battle

The Wallabies are down on confidence but they face an All Blacks team with their own issues, and Kiwi Joe Schmidt yet hurt them

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Jamie Lyall

Inside the mind of Franco Smith: The 'school head boy' who scaled the URC's Everest

Rugby obsessive, Christian, family man - the in-depth tale of Smith's journey to glory with Glasgow.

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Gavin Mortimer

Can Toulouse winning machine Ugo Mola undo England's straitjacket?

The decorated Toulouse boss wants to coach England. Maybe he's what they need.

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Mark Orders

Taine Basham: ‘I want the Wales No. 7 jersey back on my back’

Taine Basham faces a battle to reclaim a Wales berth but the Dragons flanker is up for the fight.

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Jamie Lyall

Players to watch this United Rugby Championship season

Who are the rising stars and fresh faces to keep an eye on throughout the coming months?

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