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Mark Orders

Wyn Jones: 'I feel fitter now than at any time since the Lions tour.'

The British and Irish Lion has seen his long stay at the Scarlets end and he is looking for a new opportunity

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'How difficult must it be to be a Glaws fan and keep frustrations in check?'

The shellacking dished out by Northampton has been defended by head coach George Skivington after his high-stakes selection gamble

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why iron-willed Owen Farrell is still one of the world's best

The Saracen may soon be lost to England duty, but remains a bristling string-puller at the highest level.

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Jamie Lyall

Ernst van Rhyn: 'I was a late bloomer in rugby, flying planes is my passion'

The Sale Sharks juggernaut is making a big impression on the pitch and in the skies.

Opinion
Brett McKay

Flood of back three talent highlights Australia’s folly in pursuing league stars

A glut of back-three talent has exposed Australia's short-sighted policy in luring Joseph Suaali’i from league.

Opinion
David Flatman

David Flatman: 'I love watching bone-shuddering tackles, monster ball carries and crushingly intense scrummaging'

Rugby will always be a bit dangerous and not a game for everyone but shouldn't apologise for that, argues the former England prop.…

Interview
Neil Squires

'Nobody wants to go the entire season without a league win' - Falcons aim to avoid equalling record

Newcastle have one match left to break their winless run or join Rotherham and London Welsh in Premiership history.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

The pressure is on Razor to find the next All Blacks No 6

The durability and grunt of Jerome Kaino has proven difficult to replace at blindside for the All Blacks

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Nick Bishop

Geoff Parling: 'Australian players are realising they can live with these Kiwis'

The new Wallaby lineout guru with the sharp tactical brain hopes to carry Super Rugby confidence to the Test arena.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why European rugby is in danger of death-by-monopoly

The emergence of three super clubs may threaten the Investec Champions Cup, but there is a solution.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

Do 'humiliated' Montpellier need a change of ownership?

Mohed Altrad's reign has seen a slew of coaches hired and fired, and club culture eroded.

Interview
Neil Squires

Ben Youngs: 'The job description of a 9 has changed. Gibson-Park and Dupont are leading the evolution'

It is the most poorly paid position in the Gallagher Premiership but never has the influence of a scrum-half been so high

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