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Ross Harries

All Blacks will come out of their shells

All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar knows the claws are out for his side but believes they’ll get back on a roll for the 2023 …

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Tigers continue to bare their teeth

Leicester Tigers continue to blaze a trail in the Premiership, while Munster and Cardiff scramble to prepare for Europe after Sout…

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Can Will Jordan buck the trend of All Blacks wings?

WIll Jordan has all the skills to buck the trend of All Blacks wingers heading south.

Analysis
Alex Bywater

Have Wales got the resources to challenge for France 2023?

Wales will never have the resources of France or England but Wayne Pivac is desperately trying to build depth to become serious co…

Analysis
Andy Clarke

Can northern lights keep southern rivals in the shade?

The Autumn Series suggests the balance of power has shifted but only the 2023 World Cup will provide conclusive evidence...

Opinion
Gregor Paul

The massive challenge looming for Super Rugby Pacific

Super Rugby is struggling thanks to the comparative buying powers of offshore clubs.

Interview
Gavin Mortimer

Josh Brennan adds French accent to rich Irish heritage

The name and the accent are Irish but the heart of rising Toulouse star Josh Brennan belongs to France

Analysis
Ben Smith

Getting the most out of Rieko Ioane as a strike weapon at centre

At 24 years-old, there is so much untapped potential left and if they get things right, he can dominate the international rugby st…

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Premiership heavyweights go toe-to-toe

Saracens come out on top in slugfest over Sale, the Samoans put on a sad show at Twickenham and the URC flies in to Covid chaos

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Plethora of northern clashes will fast track All Blacks in 2022

A return to a relatively regular schedule next season should put the All Blacks in good stead.

Analysis
Will Owen

Wales will relish underdog status for Six Nations

Wales had a middling Autumn Campaign that left more questions than answers but there is enough to suggest they can be competitive …

Opinion
Tony Johnson

Regulation changes just one step on road to rugby equality

A regulation change is a welcome move, even if it does carry the hint of a compromise.

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