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Francisco Isaac

Santiago Videla: 'Players used to have no ambition, now it is a new age for Chile'

The Miami Shark has helped his country secure qualification to their first two Rugby World Cups, but things weren't always like th…

Analysis
Pat McCarry

Should Andy Farrell roll the dice ahead of Autumn Series reckoning?

After a summer of success with the Lions, Farrell is back in green and tasked with navigating Ireland towards the 2027 World Cup

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

Why are a section of the French rugby public engaging in 'Dupont bashing'?

The Toulouse superstar has had the audacity to take a breather from rehab to attend some social events and critics aren't happy

Analysis
Bryn Palmer

Twelve down to two: Scotland’s second-row depth gives Townsend autumn dilemma

Gregor Townsend is spoilt for choice at lock with a dozen or more contenders vying for Test places next month.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Have the All Blacks stumbled across the perfect midfield partnership?

The All Blacks may have inadvertently happened across the midfield partnership to take them to the 2027 World Cup

Opinion
Jon Cardinelli

'Tonyball, ageing warriors and worrying growth' - What the Springboks learned from the Rugby Championship

Rassie Erasmus continues to strengthen his player pool and diversify his game plan, but there is room for improvement ahead of a m…

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Neil Squires

Maverick Bristol ringmaster won’t change Bears' fearless high-wire act despite injuries

However challenging the current circumstances, Pat Lam remains soldered to his unique brand of attacking rugby.

Opinion
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…

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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.

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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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