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Analysis
Daniel Gallan

'No scrum, no win' - Why props could become rugby's new poster boys

The front-row juggernauts are big athletes with big personalities, and a job which requires brain as well as brawn.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i must not become Folau 2.0

Joe Schmidt needs time - and patience - to mould and tutor his shiny new rugby league recruit.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Bad blood swirls as the All Blacks head north

New Zealand will be underdogs in at least two of their November Tests - and that has probably never happened before.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Cautious Robertson 'has to produce wins more than next generation players'

The All Blacks coach's selection policy for their northern tour is in sharp contrast to his predecessors.

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

How history guru Scott Mathie is sharpening Edinburgh's swords

The new attack coach with a penchant for battles, sci-fi and surfing has a vital job on his hands.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'England need to knock over one of the Big Two this autumn, as a bare minimum'

With upheaval in the camp, Steve Borthwick has chosen not to rock the boat with selection but expectation is still heaped on Engla…

Analysis
Martyn Thomas

How England have evolved in pursuit of World Cup glory

Attack coach Lou Meadows explains why the Red Roses are scoring a wider variety of tries than two years ago.

Opinion
Brendan Fanning

Croke Park bonanza a 'real-time show of strength' for Irish rugby

Attracting 80,000 to the home of Gaelic football for Leinster-Munster showed rugby in Ireland is in rude health.

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Asenathi Ntlabakanye: The 148kg 'Jozi Bulldozer' driven to prove size doesn't matter

The Lions' mighty prop has confounded his critics and conquered challenges to star in the URC.

Interview
Pat McCarry

'I feared no opposition. I feared letting Axel down.' – Remembering a legend on a special anniversary

Donncha O'Callaghan and Orla Foley, sister of Anthony Foley, remember a Munster legend, eight years after his untimely passing

Opinion
James Harrington

Can star-studded trio reawaken sleeping giant Béziers?

An ex-All Black, former Springbok and ex-F1 team boss are poised to take over the storied French club.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

The rugby world is concerned about Australia but signs of recovery are palpable

It has been a chastening period for Australian rugby but with a Lions tour next summer and World Cup in the distance, hope abounds

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