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All-conquering Blues the next New Zealand superpower

Are we witnessing a shift in the power base of New Zealand rugby?

Should England relax its overseas eligibility rule for Zach Mercer?

Maybe it's time for England to start peeping over the parapet of national boundaries into the big world beyond.

Uini Atonio's size was a problem

The mighty France and La Rochelle tighthead has taken the circuitous route to Grand Slam glory via New Zealand's Young Shakespeare…

The foundation of the All Blacks' defence is breaking down

The bedrock of the modern All Blacks - and therefore, their defence - has always been the Crusaders.

Is this Wales' second-row pairing for the 2027 World Cup?

The Devonian air has been good for two large limbed Wales hopefuls hoping to kick on and form a dominant partnership and club and …

What's happened to New Zealand wunderkind Etene Nanai-Seturo?

Etene Nanai-Seturo was once touted as the next big thing in New Zealand rugby.

Acts of Succession

The RFU's muddled messaging over the successor to Eddie Jones is nothing new after a litany of curious coaching appointments

Rivals to tread Care-fully around the dangerous Quins

George McGuigan: 'My first year at Newcastle was a disaster'

From training-ground stamps to try-scoring fame, George McGuigan talks training-ground stamps, try-scoring records and England omi…

Ireland in rude health but fears of early World Cup exit fester

 Ireland have a good enough team to cause an upset at next year’s World Cup but lack depth to go all the way

Imagine what a full-strength Moana Pasifika could accomplish

Despite having a torrid lead-in to their debut season, Moana Pasifika are already proving their worth.

The reasons France won the Grand Slam

Inspired by Fabien Galthié and Shaun Edwards, Les Bleus fulfilled their promise to lift a first Grand Slam in 12 years. Here's ho…