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Jamie Lyall

Edoardo Todaro: The 'impossible' rise of Italy's newest talent

The teenager never aimed to be a professional rugby player, but is poised to become Italy's youngest debutant since Sergio Parisse…

Opinion
Mark Orders

Are Wales simply playing damage limitation against the All Blacks?

The All Blacks have rung the changes in a nod to the fact they don't expect much resistance from a down-at-heel Welsh side

Opinion
Paul Williams

'Henry Pollock should take heart from naysayers, for only the best are hated'

The English tyro is destroying perceptions and scaling new heights, but his outlandish style was always likely to draw criticism.

Opinion
Garry Doyle

‘Caelan Doris will always have that Mayo stillness - he leads not by decibel but by gravity’

The Leinster back-row brings balance and poise to Ireland, a calming influence amid the storm of Test rugby.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

France’s golden generation in danger of greying without living up to expectations

Fabien Galthie's men have flattered this Autumn and have looked one-paced and pedestrian, so can they rediscover their va-va-voom?

Opinion
Gregor Paul

‘The All Blacks are prone to extreme mental paralysis in the 20 minutes after half-time’

New Zealand's loss to England was the latest example of them hitting a 'mental black spot' in the third quarter of matches.

Analysis
Jon Cardinelli

How England's 'Pom Squad' are catching up with the Springboks

In following Rassie Erasmus' famous 'Bomb Squad' strategy, England have risen to new levels during the Quilter Nations Series.

Analysis
Sam Larner

Scotland misery and Ireland and South Africa's battle for the skies - Autumn Nations standout stats week 3

Scotland have a day to forget, George Ford gives England the perfect tonic and Ireland will be plotting the downfall of the Boks

Opinion
Neil Squires

‘If Fin Smith is going to be Ford’s back-up at RWC27, he needs more caps before then’

While George Ford is shaping to be England's No.10 as they build towards RWC27, Fin Smith also needs more opportunities.

Opinion
Brett McKay

'Weary Wallabies have become too predictable and easy to unpack on tour'

Australia need to 'find their special sauce' and end 2025 on a high against France after a punishing tour of Europe so far.

Opinion
Daniel Gallan

Why Jasper Wiese is the blunt object keeping the Bok machine purring

The South Africa No 8 may not be the most sophisticated of players but his go-forward is vital to South Africa's gameplan

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Can Beauden Barrett still win the 'battle for inches' at the 2027 Rugby World Cup?

The all-time great appeared injured and hobbled at Twickenham, where England's tactical clarity and ruthless bench exposed the All…

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