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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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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Gavin Mortimer

The ‘try from the end of the world’ that embarrassed All Black debutant Lomu

The debut 30 years ago of Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised rugby, was overshadowed by one of the all-time great tries by France.

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Nick Bishop

Million-pound man Finn Russell is worth every penny to Bath

The once-flaky Scotland fly-half is running games with beautiful, ruthless efficiency as Bath seek an end to their Premiership dro…

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Mark Orders

Gatland playing the long game but Wales must start moving forwards

The shrewd coach knew what he signed up for, but Wales cannot continue delivering mediocrity this summer.

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