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Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'It’s time to repay Lewis Moody with our enduring love and support.'

The heartbreaking news of Lewis Moody's MND diagnosis has shocked the rugby world and he has been inundated with support

Opinion
Brett McKay

Are Wallabies still on upward trajectory after TRC or has progress flatlined?

Australia appeared to be building nicely after the Lions series but a disappointing end to the Rugby Championship raises more ques…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

'If the Boks' beauty doesn't get you, its Bomb Squad beast certainly will'

Tony Brown's new-look attack has garnered headlines, but the trusty muscle of South Africa's pack underpinned a second straight Ru…

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Pat McCarry

Ben Murphy – Connacht’s ‘quiet guy’ making some noise in race to succeed Ireland icons

With Conor Murray retired and Jamison Gibson-Park 35 by RWC27, Ben Murphy is eager to put himself at the front of the No.9 queue.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

'Adapting to referees is giving Wallabies growing pains'

Joe Schmidt's team were unable to change Andrea Piardi's perception at the breakdown, just as Canada toiled to paint good scrum pi…

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Francisco Isaac

'Unprecedented excellence': How have Argentina's Pumas found their claws?

The Pumas are racking up wins against the game's elite like never before, while their age-grade and sevens sides are pulling up tr…

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Are the All Blacks still struggling to replace the legendary wings of yesteryear?

The All Blacks are revered for producing some of the greatest wide players to grace the game but are they now lagging behind?

Opinion
Mick Cleary

‘PREM has a fabulous chance to tap into upbeat mood music from Red Roses’ triumph’

England's women won hearts and minds from day one and the men need to be similarly expressive on and off the field.

Opinion
Mark Orders

Is Welsh rugby set to emerge from the shadows?

It is not an exaggeration to say the regions are fighting for their future and amidst the doubt Steve Tandy has to get Wales back …

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Neil Squires

Paul Brown-Bampoe: Exeter's box-office banker turned try machine

The flying wing was not considering a career in rugby two years ago, but has surged to the forefront of this new-look Chiefs side.

Analysis
Brett McKay

‘Wallabies need to look in mirror…the real problem might be staring back at them’

Australian reaction to defeat in Auckland focused on refereeing decisions, but simple skill errors were more to blame.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How South Africa found their perfect pair of attacking 'twins'

Dual playmakers Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse are at the heart of Tony Brown's purring Springbok attack.

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