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Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'What England desperately need is a feeling of everyone pulling in the same direction'

The club versus country debate has been rumbling on for eons but there are tentative signs progress is inbound, at last

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Jamie Lyall

Ox Nche: 'The best feeling is squeezing a tighthead so hard he passes out'

The Springbok's mastery of the dark arts propelled his team to World Cup glory and could spur the Sharks into uncharted European w…

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

Toulouse back in the pink on and off the field

After hitting rock-bottom in 2017, Europe's most successful club have rediscovered their élan.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Hiring Rob Penney may be the Crusaders' first major mistake in 30 years

The coach's resume had red flags, yet the franchise seemed set on appointing a man with Cantabrian connections at any price.

Interview
Jon Cardinelli

Kwagga Smith: 'My work-rate rather than my size will define me'

Raised on a farm, Kwagga Smith's attributes and impact regularly see him top South Africa's 'battle-stats' in big matches.

Interview
Neil Squires

Rugby’s forever man Mike Brown: 'I'm a driven individual'

Mike Brown may be considered past his sell-by date but he remains a Premiership force at 38.

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Jamie Lyall

Waisea Nayacalevu: 'Fiji can win the Rugby World Cup'

The Sale-bound Fijian captain recounts his cherished village upbringing and searing rise to international history-maker.

Opinion
Brett McKay

Disciplinary verdicts as puzzling as ever – even when consistent to a fault

Arguments of inconsistency in SANZAAR's judicial process are mostly superficial, but it is still prone to some puzzling verdicts.

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Francisco Isaac

Thierry Futeu: 'The policeman chased me, I pretended to throw a stone at his head and ran for the border'

The Cameroon-born Spain prop has the most arresting back story of robbery, refugee camps and a quest for citizenship.

Opinion
Pat McCarry

Munster have much to play for after blowing best Champions Cup shot in years

A tantalising European opportunity has been squandered, but the proud province are intent on defending their URC title.

Exclusive
Owain Jones

Sam Warburton: 'It surprises me how few people are prepared to put in the hard work'

The former Lions captain and now respected broadcaster has his say on academy pathways, rugby's doomsayers and Louis Rees-Zammit

Opinion
Sam Larner

Grassroots rugby 'needs to fit around people's lives or face further challenges'

Rugby's inability to adapt to changing times means the grassroots game is struggling as other formats prosper.

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