Opinion
Can Antoine Dupont arrest Aaron Smith's mantle in Paris?
All should be trembling in anticipation at this weekend's potential scrum-half battle.
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Interview
Rhona Lloyd's World Cup quest
Rhona Lloyd hopes to salve the pain of missing out on the Olympics by helping Scotland end their World Cup wait.
Final chance for Foster's All Blacks to prove credentials
The All Blacks must avoid back-to-back losses to round out the season.
Analysis
No more false dawns?
Ireland lifted the spirts of a nation at a rocking Aviva Stadium in Dublin but for the players, there will be no getting carried a…
Common theme in All Blacks losses major cause for concern
The All Blacks know their weaknesses - but they can't seem to correct them.
Analysis
Rebuilding the fortress
England continue the Wallabies poor run at Twickenham, Courtney Lawes playing the best rugby of his life, Wales searching for big …
Opinion
Mouth-watering mid-year challenge looms for All Blacks
The All Blacks may finally have a challenge on their hands in their own backyard.
Interview
Manu Samoa 'under no illusions' ahead of Barbarians clash
Manu Samoa are preparing for a Barbarians onslaught at Twickenham.
Opinion
Ben Kay: "I'd take Ford, Farrell and Smith to the World Cup"
Eddie Jones takes plenty of flak, especially about selection, but he still has it in his gift to draw the in-form George Ford back…
Analysis
Red Roses lead the way
England twice put the Black Ferns to the sword. This is how they became women's rugby standard-setters.
Opinion
A new chapter begins for rugby's fiercest modern rivalry
Ireland and the All Blacks have fought out some ferocious battles in the past decade.
Analysis
Ellis Jenkins' return highlights Wales' exceptional No 7 depth
Ellis Jenkins' return to test rugby adds another exceptional openside flanker to Wales' stocks.
