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Sam Warburton: 'It surprises me how few people are prepared to put in the hard work'
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The Sale-bound Fijian captain recounts his cherished village upbringing and searing rise to international history-maker.
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Vince and Manu Tshituka's origin tale is one of war, love and triumph against the odds.
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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
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
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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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Why aren't Scotland top of the props?
As the great WP Nel retires, the paucity of home-grown Scottish scrummagers is troubling.
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Ben Kay: 'I genuinely think it’s a really exciting time to be an England fan'
With a team in transition, Italy in Rome presents a potential banana skin but there is much to savour with this new England team
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Analysis is now part of the game's fabric but how much does raw data move the game forward?
David Flatman: 'Give the laptops a rest and let the boys play.'
England may have to deploy some new tactics if they don't have the players to execute Borthwick's rigid gameplan
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How agents have helped emerging nations talent triumph
Rugby agents have opened doors and fuelled big moves for talented athletes from diverse and less heralded international background…
How Leinster neutralised 'long-in-the-tooth' La Rochelle
The Irish province slew their great foe, prompting questions about the serial champions' age profile.
Charlie Cale may be the answer to Joe Schmidt's back-row prayers
The young Brumby has potential to become Australia's go-to number eight.
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Cardiff Rugby's band of brothers unite for the promise of brighter times ahead
Matt Sherratt didn't expect to find himself as a head coach but his humility and humour have helped with a feel-good factor at the…
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.
Taine Plumtree: 'I couldn't blame them for saying 'Who the hell is this guy?'
The back-row had a rollercoaster start to life in Welsh rugby but is raring to prove his worth on his return from injury.
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Raw talent McKenzie primed to become next All Blacks No.10
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