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Opinion
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.

Interview
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.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

The 'English invasion' gathers pace in France but is no guarantor of success

A trickle is turning into a torrent of English stars, departing their clubs for the delights of France but bumps in the road await

Analysis
Mark Orders

Where have all the Welsh wings gone?

With Louis Rees-Zammit heading for the NFL and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso plumping for the Red Rose, Wales' depth chart is stuck in the …

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'It's hard to know why Farrell was never loved in the manner Jonny Wilkinson was'

The Saracens legend will soon be plying his trade in France and England fans should be left with regrets over his treatment

Analysis
Brett McKay

The Waratahs, self-inflicted pressure, and the crippling weight of expectation

With the winds of change blowing through Australian rugby, the current fortunes of the Waratahs are causing furrowed brows

Analysis
Jamie Lyall

Why aren't Scotland top of the props?

As the great WP Nel retires, the paucity of home-grown Scottish scrummagers is troubling.

Exclusive
Daniel Gallan

Ollie Sleightholme: 'If you speak to players, every single one cares about player safety.'

The young Saints flyer is in a rich vein of try-scoring form and tackles rugby's pressing issues head on

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Luke Pearce's refereeing masterclass points the way towards rugby's future

The talented Englishman's approach enhanced a fabulous match between Northampton and Saracens.

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