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Brett McKay

Brumbies and Reds primed to fly Aussie flag furthest

ACT and Queensland look well equipped to go deep into the Super Rugby Pacific Finals, but the other three sides face a rocky home …

Analysis
Francisco Isaac

Is South America rugby's new promised land?

The South American nations have shown tantalising potential, but harnessing it is another matter.

Interview
Frankie Deges

How Gonzalo Quesada is driving the Azzurri revolution

The new Italian coach explains how he has masterminded a turnaround for the Azzurri and his hopes Italy can build on early success…

Opinion
Pat McCarry

Caelan Doris strikes out as clear Lions captaincy frontrunner

In the absence of Garry Ringrose, the Ireland No 8's leadership credentials may have caught the eye of Lions coach Andy Farrell

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Jacques Nienaber's 'offensive defence' moved Leinster closer to the cherished fifth star

The South African supremo's rearguard action stymied the best attack in England at Croke Park.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How Reds duo could give Joe Schmidt vital backline power

Suliasi Vunivalu and Hunter Paisami may be key men for the Wallabies as they shine under Less Kiss' supervision.

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Danny Wilson: 'Harlequins certainly won't kick three points in Toulouse'

The Stoop supremo on Glaswegian redemption, the genius of Marcus Smith, and why Quins have to go for broke in France.

Analysis
Pat McCarry

The era-defining moment that set Leinster on the road to success

The elite Irish province started their dominance in 2009 and will be desperate to put out a statement of intent against Northampto…

Exclusive
Daniel Gallan

Makazole Mapimpi: 'My life is somewhere I never thought it would be.'

The popular World Cup winner is a rags-to-riches story and he is desperate to enjoy the hand life has dealt him

Interview
Mark Orders

'Had Feyi-Waboso stayed with us, he’d be playing for Wales by now - he should be playing for Wales.'

The direction of travel eastwards, over the Severn Bridge has turned from a trickle to a torrent and Wales must somehow stem the p…

Analysis
Sam Larner

What assistant coaches actually do, and why Parling and Bleyendaal will succeed

The giant Englishman could drive Australia's lineouts to new heights, as could the former Munsterman with Leinster's attack.

Opinion
Brett McKay

The case for keeping the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific

The future of the Victoria-based franchise have dominated the headlines in Australia but does winding them up make sense?

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