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Akker van der Merwe: 'Yes, I stutter, but it’s not who I am. It doesn’t define me. It doesn’t own me.'
Akker van der Merwe has overcome mental and physical obstacles to stand on the cusp of a 'career high' with Sale Sharks
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Jackson Wray: 'Saracens showed critics we are stronger than any of you think'
Jackson Wray has experienced glory, despair and tumult as he bids to end a 15-year Saracens career with a ninth trophy.
Analysis
How Saracens have switched up their play to become an attacking force
For so long Mark McCall's men have been derided as successful but boring, yet a change in tack has seen them add flair to force
Opinion
RugbyPass Plus' URC team of the season
After a frenetic campaign, RugbyPass Plus selects its United Rugby Championship team of the season.
Interview
Charles Piutau: 'People said you leave New Zealand to retire'
Charles Piutau was written off when he left New Zealand aged 24, but has found an exhilarating career path in Europe.
Interview
Bryce Heem's back-to-front quest for a 'geriatric' debut
Bryce Heem has travelled a different path to many of his New Zealand contemporaries.
Analysis
Why the Wallabies cannot do without Will Skelton at the World Cup
Will Skelton has sent Eddie Jones a timely reminder of what Australian rugby is missing.
Interview
Our friends in the North
It's vital rugby union has a foothold in the North of England, which makes Sale's first visit to Twickenham since 2006 pivotal
Interview
The human cost of Welsh rugby's austerity drive
It's been a season which has seen droves of Welsh players either retiring or leaving Wales, with some still searching for their ne…
Opinion
It's time for New Zealand Rugby to look offshore for Super coaches
New Zealand rugby would open itself to an influx of new ideas if foreign coaches were on the agenda.
Opinion
La Rochelle complete the modern-day miracle
It's been a challenging season in rugby but the Heineken Cup final showed the game can reach parts few other sports can on a breat…
Analysis
How the Crusaders are preparing Will Jordan to wear No 15 for the All Blacks
The Crusaders are showing every sign of wanting to develop Will Jordan as a triple-threat fullback.
