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Time for the All Blacks to gamble on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has played just nine games of professional rugby union. Is that enough for All Blacks selection?
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Premiership play-off draw adds spice to the sparkle
Saracens will face Harlequins in the first of two tasty Premiership play-off games, while Leicester Tigers host a rejuvenated Nort…
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Jason Tovey: 'It's a shambles how the regions don't know their playing budgets'
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URC play-offs: Magnus Bradbury's last dance
From Dublin to Table Mountain, Magnus Bradbury's Edinburgh career has spanned grave trauma, captaincy controversy and exhilarating…
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Ben Kay: 'My English Premiership players of the season'
The final round of the regular season is approaching so England World Cup winner and respected pundit Ben Kay picks out the outsta…
Analysis
What to do about Scotland's player logjam
For the first time ever, Scotland's pro-teams are better resourced than their English rivals. But how can they ensure opportunitie…
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How Joe Schmidt will make his mark on All Blacks
Joe Schmidt is not the kind of coach to take a 'hands off' approach to his work.
Analysis
La Rochelle's fairy-tale story strikes a blow for the underdog
La Rochelle wrote themselves into the history books with a seismic Champion Cup win to further enhance the reputation of Ronan O'G…
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How Josh van der Flier has evolved into a world-class 7
The Leinster and Ireland open side has made huge improvements in his game and is a key cog in the Dubliners winning machine
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Champions Cup final: When Johnny met Rog
Johnny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara have had a chequered relationship over the years but now on friendlier terms, they resume hostiliti…
Opinion
Nothing compares to a World Cup in South Africa
It's a sad state of affairs that South Africa will likely never host another Rugby World Cup.
Opinion
How will Super Rugby selection dictate All Blacks elevation?
Will some big decisions by Super Rugby coaches influence the make-up of the first All Blacks squad of 2022?
