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Jamie Lyall

Jacob Umaga: 'I would absolutely love to play for Samoa'

Three years from his only England cap, the former Wasps fly-half longs to represent the country of his father.

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Jamie Lyall

'My mum never let us see her cry' - The Tshituka brothers' story of the sword and shield

Vince and Manu Tshituka's origin tale is one of war, love and triumph against the odds.

Opinion
Neil Squires

'Star power of individual players can grow overall size of rugby's pie'

It is typical of rugby union, the ultimate team game, that Marcus Smith's individual brilliance is mistrusted in certain quarters

Analysis
Pat McCarry

Ronan O’Gara’s latest Leinster mind game may be his best yet

The charismatic Munsterman has the Dubliners in his sights and the mind games have begun

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Warren Gatland didn’t bother asking Feyi-Waboso who he fancied playing for. Baxter left nothing to chance.'

The Chiefs have nothing to lose when heading to Toulouse and have a puncher's chance of causing an upset

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Jacques Nienaber's quest for a fifth Leinster star burns brightly

Leinster's champion coach and his charges must conquer their white whale, La Rochelle, to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals.

Opinion
Brett McKay

Brumbies must nail new defensive system to take next step

Five straight wins have propelled ACT into contention but key areas of their game need work if they are to progress to a SRP final…

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Gregor Paul

New Zealand embraces on-field reforms amid angst over balance sheet

Proposals designed to speed up the game will benefit the All Blacks but a bleak financial position is causing concern.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Is Australian rugby making another exorbitant mistake?

In paying big for, and then misusing, Max Jorgensen, Rugby Australia may cause itself more problems.

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Francisco Isaac

Passion, abuse and anxiety - the life of a 'Tier Two' referee

Top officials from Georgia and Portugal lift the lid on their eventful career paths.

Opinion
Neil Squires

Are English sides underdogs at the business end of Europe?

There maybe six Premiership sides still standing as we head into the Champions Cup knockout stages, but how many will progress fur…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Joe Schmidt must make political sacrifices to ensure Wallaby success

The new Australia boss may be forced to omit a slew of Waratahs from his first squad.

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