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Keith Wood: 'Our metrics in Ireland are magic, with the exception of World Cups'
Former Ireland captain believes greater focus on All Ireland League could give more players from different backgrounds a route to …
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'With near-religious conviction, how good does it feel to be a Bok fan?'
For those with longer memories than 2019, the Rassie Erasmus era is a time of vast plenty.
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Why leading Harlequins could help Alex Dombrandt find favour with England again
The powerful No 8 ‘has a positive energy' and will 'really embrace' being made captain, believes former skipper Chris Robshaw.
Opinion
Scott Robertson has mounting problems to fix for misfiring All Blacks
A new coaching era has brought the same old problems and New Zealand are struggling to retain their aura as the world's best team
Analysis
How the All Blacks were caught up after 'golden decade'
New Zealand must seek incremental gains having seen the rest of the rugby world reduce their advantage.
Opinion
Can Schmidt revisit history and revive Wallabies for ‘worst type of All Blacks'?
Australia may fear the worst with a wounded New Zealand next, but Joe Schmidt has previous in overseeing a swift transformation.
Analysis
Munster hoping bold transfer decisions can help deliver more URC glory
Zebo may have retired and RG Snyman may have headed up the N7 to Leinster but Munster's low-key recruitment has been shrewd
Opinion
Why England should host 'magnetic' Test series against southern hemisphere giants
Test series add something extra, and England should follow where South Africa and New Zealand lead.
Analysis
'Schmidt will not be forgiven or forgotten if Wallabies suffer Bled-bath'
After a record hiding in Santa Fe, the Wallabies supremo has much to address before the All Blacks arrive Down Under.
Opinion
What the Springboks must do to reach Richie McCaw levels
Pragmatism is required from Rassie Erasmus' evolving group if South Africa are to scale new heights.
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'It's up to Steve Borthwick to make England's brave new world work'
The RFU's new Professional Game Agreement places more control in the head coach's hands, but more pressure upon his shoulders.
Opinion
From euphoria to scandal: French rugby's summer of unmitigated woe
A year after the Rugby World Cup feelgood, the French game has lurched from crisis to crisis.
