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Opinion
Brendan Fanning

Leinster 'sitting on a sharp stick' for running of the Bulls

It's uplifting for the URC that Ireland's most successful province are under pressure to deliver in Pretoria.

Opinion
Neil Squires

Borthwick's Babes primed to take New Zealand by storm

With Test centurions Owen Farrell, Ben Youngs and Courtney Lawes absent, there is a youthful feel to England's touring party

Opinion
Jamie Lyall

'Enmity and history as Munster and Glasgow collide with URC final spot at stake'

In the age of contrived hype, this Celtic feud is a brilliant and important element of the URC.

Exclusive
Brett McKay

Noah Lolesio: 'I've experienced all the ups and downs of international footy'

The fly-half is relaxed about the prospect of a Wallabies recall as he aims to steer Brumbies to the SRP final.

Analysis
Pat McCarry

Leinster have made their big call, but something still needs to change

The battle to replace Johnny Sexton at No 10 has intensified but can Leo Cullen's province really sustain five out-halves?

Opinion
Gregor Paul

'Worst-case scenario' leaves All Blacks short of locks to face England

Injuries and retirements have decimated Scott Robertson's second-row options for his first Tests in charge.

Interview
Francisco Isaac

Ukraine: 'We have lost so many players to the war, I have no words for how revolting it is'

The Ukrainian rugby community shares its resolve to keep the sport going amid the horrors of war.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why a Northampton Saints title was crucial for the Premiership

Phil Dowson's men are England's standard-bearers and play an attacking style which is so brilliantly marketable for the league.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How the 'un-Australian' Brumbies are flying the flag in Super Rugby

Stephen Larkham's men play pragmatic stuff, but it has propelled them to another semi-final.

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Rory Kockott: 'I've had hundreds of messages - one said he wanted to see my wife bleed'

Rory Kockott plays rugby on the edge, receiving vile online abuse, but there is so much more to the veteran scrum-half than what w…

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Max Williamson: How Glasgow's 'Bakkies Botha' has come of age

The young lock's performances have earned rave reviews and a nod to a legendary Springbok enforcer.

Interview
Daniel Gallan

Neethling Fouche: 'It’s amazing how just two scrums can change your life'

Neethling Fouche's love of scrummaging has earned him a call-up to the Springbok alignment camp but Glasgow await

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