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Will Owen

Picking a 10 for Wales to take on the All Blacks

Shorn of Dan Biggar and Callum Sheedy, Wales will face New Zealand with some old and new faces vying for the No 10 shirt in Cardif…

Opinion
Owain Jones

Harlequins prepare to build a thrilling dynasty

Harlequins are playing rugby on a higher level right now, while Saracens have lost none of their mettle in defeating the Falcons. …

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why the All Blacks couldn't crack the Springboks defence

The All Blacks needed to have been smarter to break down the Springboks' defence.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Drownings inevitable in All Blacks' deepening talent pool

The All Blacks have developed some great depth in 2021 but the squeeze will come on.

Interview
Jamie Lyall

Adam Hastings talks initiations, AirBnB and Gloucester's Shed

Adam Hastings is glad he left Glasgow Warriors for the relentless 'pressure' of the Premiership - even if it meant losing his hair…

Analysis
Jonathan Bradley

The Leinster paradox

Why all-conquering Leinster will hope their URC rivals strengthen as they seek yet another title.

Analysis
Ben Wylie

Much more to Will Jordan's game than meets the eye

It's not just Will Jordan's outrageous scoring rate that sets him apart from other wingers.

Interview
Owain Jones

Jack Kenningham: 'Obviously I have a dream of playing for England'

How boyhood Harlequins fan Jack Kenningham rose from obscurity to live his dream as a Premiership champion and England squad membe…

Analysis
Alex Bywater

It's time to sink or swim

Covid-19 has left rugby in a mess. How can the sport pull itself from a financial mire?

Interview
Patrick McKendry

Sam Cane primed for All Blacks' big finish

Sam Cane will make his return to the rugby field against King Country before linking up with the All Blacks in America.

Analysis
Ben Smith

When you need him the most, Ardie Savea will be there

Even in losing sides, Ardie Savea always remains one of the best players on the park.

Analysis
Will Owen

The evolution of counter-attacking

Is the counterattack as we knew it dead, or does elite rugby still have a place for hot-stepping David Duckham-esque bursts?

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