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Analysis
Nick Bishop

As the balance of power shifts away from Ireland, has Andy Farrell got his Lions calls right?

With England growing and Ireland's dominance seemingly on the wane, has the Lions coach backed the right horses to defeat Australi…

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Many Lions might have opted for the safe route - not Maro Itoje'

The new British and Irish Lions captain will take his earring assuredness to the Wallabies, a distinctive multi-layered modern man…

Opinion
Owain Jones

Farrell puts his reputation on the line knowing tougher challenges lie ahead

The head coach knows he will come in for flak if the Lions fluff their lines Down Under but is determined to do it his way

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

'Love him or hate him, Henry Pollock has got the rugby world talking.'

The Northampton and England backrow's confidence, verve and raw ability have raised eyebrows around the globe

Opinion
Gregor Paul

‘Rising force’ Proctor gives All Blacks Ioane dilemma

The form of Hurricanes 'facilitator' Billy Proctor could see Scott Robertson break up his established centre pairing.

Opinion
Brendan Fanning

Brendan Fanning: 'Leinster have the best-resourced squad in these islands but can’t make it pay.'

Leadership and clarity escaped Leinster at a crucial time as their dream of a fifth Champions Cup star went up in smoke, again

Opinion
Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires

What can we expect from Farrell's Lions squad? The key questions answered

Will it be 'Irish Lions'? Did European semis force a change? Will there be surprises? Who is indispensable?

Opinion
Graham Simmons

The Champions’ Cup: All Saints' Day

Henry Pollock and his band of brothers pulled off a remarkable heist in Dublin on Leinster to make them believe anything's possibl…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Elegant or turbulent? Can Les give the Wallabies the Kiss of Life?  

Is the Queensland boss the right man to lead Australia forward? And will Joe Schmidt be tempted to stick around for Rugby World Cu…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why ‘the curse of the Bambino’ is still stronger than ever at Leinster

Northampton Saints found a way of beating the fabled Jacques Nienaber blitz and inflicting another 'horrific' Champions Cup loss o…

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Series triumph but ‘vitriol’ for Gatland: 2013 Lions tour of Australia recalled

Warren Gatland forged a sense of togetherness in his 2013 Lions but faced personal 'vitriol' after leaving out a legend.

Opinion
Mark Orders

'For Tips, it’s never about him. It’s always about the team.'

The Welsh legend may have played his last game for his beloved Ospreys but the tributes will come from far and wide when he steps …