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Interview
Pat McCarry

'I feared no opposition. I feared letting Axel down.' – Remembering a legend on a special anniversary

Donncha O'Callaghan and Orla Foley, sister of Anthony Foley, remember a Munster legend, eight years after his untimely passing

Opinion
James Harrington

Can star-studded trio reawaken sleeping giant Béziers?

An ex-All Black, former Springbok and ex-F1 team boss are poised to take over the storied French club.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

The rugby world is concerned about Australia but signs of recovery are palpable

It has been a chastening period for Australian rugby but with a Lions tour next summer and World Cup in the distance, hope abounds

Opinion
Neil Squires

'The picture looks bleak for Diamond's seemingly impossible job'

The Newcastle Falcons supremo wants no sympathy, but his team looks like a Championship side operating at the wrong level.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The stats show the club v country wounds may never heal

How many minutes do top players actually play? And why can't France take their front-liners to New Zealand?

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How Quins' Jason Gilmore is making the Wallabies' case for the defence

The Queenslander has brought defensive excellence to a team whose DNA is all-out attack.

Exclusive
Jon Cardinelli

How Aphelele Fassi found the freedom to fly

The gifted full-back has refined his rough edges and is thriving from working with a reborn Springbok backline

Analysis
Pat McCarry

Ireland’s Lomu, their next general at 10 and three other ‘Emerging’ stars who soared

The second Emerging Ireland tour in South Africa gave coaching an insight into the talent coming the famed system and didn't disap…

Analysis
Mark Orders

Should Wales look to their oldest rivals for an uptick in fortunes?

With the Welsh regions on special measures financially and struggling, should Warren Gatland cast his net further afield?

Opinion
Neil Squires

Rory Underwood's other-worldly England record may never be broken

A phenomenal mark of 48 tries, achieved against the odds, is still a distant prospect for today's top English wingers.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The 'magic 64' could turn Australia's fortunes this November

Running an Australia XV tour alongside the Wallabies' voyage is a smart decision which may pay big dividends.

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Ben Bamber: 'I'm going to be your biggest headache, I'll be a nightmare'

Two years ago, Ben Bamber gave up rugby to stack shelves and labour. Now, he's a Sale Sharks mainstay.

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