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Jamie Lyall

Premiership final: Sean Maitland's Saracens 'revolution'

Sean Maitland has his eyes on yet another Saracens trophy, but says this Premiership title would mean more than the rest.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Oppressive defence bites back as finals rugby arrives

After a period typified by free-flowing, attacking rugby, resolute defence has taken over in 2022.

Interview
Jamie Lyall

Alan Solomons: 'Springboks should stay with New Zealand and Australia'

In a wide-ranging interview, Alan Solomons argues the Springboks should remain in the south, why coaching is becoming more ruthles…

Opinion
Tom Vinicombe

Luke Jacobson omission sends clear All Blacks message

Luke Jacobson has paid the price for being a jack of all trades with the Chiefs this season.

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Ross Harries

Alex Cuthbert: 'We're going there to win'

The Wales and Lions wing has had a career renaissance on the Test stage and says there is no reason why Wales can't cause an upset…

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

French offer lukewarm response to South Africa's inclusion in the Champions Cup

There is disquiet in France about the inclusion of South African sides in the Champions Cup with some feeling it has been foisted …

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

The rugby world mourns the loss of Phil Bennett

The world of rugby mourns the loss of the iconic Phil Bennett, Saracens and Leicester Tigers book a heavyweight clash at Twickenha…

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Jamie Lyall

Nathan Doak: 'I fell out of love with the game'

Ulster's young sensation Nathan Doak is astonishingly candid on Gary Neville, Tom Brady, and how covid leeched his love of rugby.

Interview
Owain Jones

Jack Clifford: 'I would have given up an England cap for the chance to win the Premiership with Quins'

Nearly two years on from hanging up his boots, the former Harlequins and England backrow is helping players with career-ending inj…

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Owain Jones

Alex Mitchell: 'We've got it in us to win the Premiership for the first time since 2014'

The Northampton Saints scrum-half has had an outstanding season and he's hoping to inspire his side to give Chris Boyd the perfect…

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Daniel Gallan

Max Malins: 'We were humbled by Toulon. If we're not at our best we won't win anything'

The free scoring Saracens and England back three player is learning to embrace his natural instincts and just Harlequins lie betwe…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Ireland's Kiwis set to remind All Blacks what they're missing

Ireland's New Zealand-born stars weren't finished products when they arrived in the Emerald Isle - but they are now.

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