Analysis
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?
The longer Richie Mo'unga remains in Japan, the greater the dearth of emerging New Zealand fly-halves seems to grow.
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High stakes as Scotland seek historic fifth straight Calcutta Cup win
England are odds-on favourites to end their losing run against Scotland, but the visitors have reasons to believe.
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Super Rugby rolls back the years but challenges lie ahead
Super Rugby Pacific has fallen on some fallow times in recent years but there are shoots of positivity emerging but the format is …
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‘Golden boy of English rugby may be destined to be frustrated super-sub'
Reduced to serving as a last-quarter game-changer would be a waste for a player with Marcus Smith's skills.
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Sherratt hoping he can inspire an upturn in Welsh fortunes as Ireland loom large
As aftershocks from Warren Gatland's departure continue to be felt, Matt Sherratt is hoping some positivity can stir Wales into ac…
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Six Nations: Rivalries and realities in round three
The storied tournament is reaching the meaty middle with three thundering clashes bound to deliver drama in spades
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Aussie fans need to ‘cool their jets’ despite opening clean sweep
Waratahs, Brumbies and Western Force all enjoyed dramatic opening wins in Super Rugby Pacific, but excitement should be tempered.
Opinion
Why Jac Morgan is a British and Irish Lions Test starter
The Wales captain excels in a struggling team, and that should propel him to the fabled red jersey this summer.
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Mick Cleary: England's five non-negotiables for Calcutta Cup glory
Bottling emotion and making steady selections are key if England are to end their drought against Scotland.
Analysis
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii can be Australia's new cross-code hero
The supremely talented Wallaby has shown he can exceed the levels reached by Israel Folau in a green and gold jersey.
Opinion
'The decision not to allow Finn Russell back on at Murrayfield was an enlightened one.'
With the heightened awareness around concussion the decision not to send Finn Russell back on the field was significant
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Jack Conan: A Lion longer in the tooth, but bearing his claws
Often deployed from the bench, the Leinster juggernaut is timing his run perfectly for the tour of Australia.
