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Jamie Lyall

Josh McKay: 'Glasgow can't defend the URC trophy, we have to go and win it again'

The URC conqueror reflects on a four-day title celebration, family, weddings and Franco Smith's exacting standards.

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Pat McCarry

Cathal Forde savours a decade of Bundee Aki and Connacht's new identity

The talented midfielder has gone from idolising powerhouse Aki to playing alongside him.

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Jamie Lyall

Dylan Richardson: 'Choosing Scotland was the best thing I've ever done'

The Sharks hooker waited almost 1,000 days for his second cap, but can now stake a claim to a Scottish starting jersey.

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Neil Squires

'A 10-team Premiership sells the English game, its devotees and broadcasters short'

The top flight is competitive and watchable, but its 20th September start date feels much too late.

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Sam Larner

Could Leicester replace colossus Jasper Wiese with ‘Moneyball’ approach?

Leicester may not be able to afford a ready-made replacement but could compensate in other ways for their South African No.8's exi…

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Gregor Paul

'The All Blacks have been surpassed by South Africa, Ireland and even France as the game’s dominant force'

New Zealand used to rule the world when it came to innovation but since the pandemic they have lost their cutting edge

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Brett McKay

'Workhorse Carlo Tizzano needs support to be at his best'

The rookie openside's defensive load must be lightened so he can make more impact around the field.

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Mark Orders

Tomas Francis: ‘If I’m still good enough and Wales need me, I’ll be there’

Experienced tighthead has “never retired from Test rugby” but says his current focus is on his family and contract in France.

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Nick Bishop

The Wallaby front row can move ahead of the curve in Argentina

Could returning behemoth Brandon Paenga-Amosa be the answer to Australia's scrum struggles?

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Francisco Isaac

Why France has become rugby's land of milk and honey

A veritable galaxy of stars are flocking not just to the Top 14, but the second-tier ProD2.

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Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'England are running through coaches like the Tory Party used to do Prime Ministers'

The revolving door environment created by Eddie Jones has returned under Steve Borthwick and stability must be found

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Nick Bishop

Is it time to rethink the 23-player matchday squad?

As concerns over player safety rise, should rugby change its laws on replacements?

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