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How Shaun Edwards' France have gained the upper hand on defence
Shaun Edwards has led a defensive revolution with Les Bleus.
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Seb Davies: 'England will be a great challenge but we're relishing it'
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Sport and politics do mix, and sometimes decide elections, which is why Emmanuel Macron is praying for French success in the Six N…
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Stilted Super Rugby Pacific kicks off exactly when needed
Super Rugby Pacific is finally here - even it's not quite in the format everyone was hoping for.
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Coronation of Josh Lord has jumbled the pecking order of NZ's locks
Spare a thought for the likes of Mitch Dunshea, Quinten Strange and Pari Pari Parkinson.
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The big asterisk for the Crusaders in 2022
The Crusaders have often struggled without Richie Mo'unga at flyhalf.
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Six Nations: Marcus Smith sparkles but sterner tests await
The Six Nations delivers on thrills and spills as England and Wales rebound, while only France can win the elusive Grand Slam...
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Career-defining season ahead for former All Black Josh Ioane
The upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season could reinvigorate Josh Ioane's All Blacks career.
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'If we win, I would cry': Paolo Garbisi on fashion, law and England
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Wayne Pivac: 'We owe it to ourselves and our public to put on a better display.'
Wales were humbled out in Dublin admidst disquiet at home, and Wayne Pivac has said his squad owe the Welsh fans a performance aga…
