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Jamie Lyall

'He pointed his gun on my chest' - Van Rensburg's journey from armed robbery to salvation

Armed robbery, bereavement and trauma feature in the remarkable journey of Rohan Janse van Rensburg.

Analysis
Will Owen

From Youngs pretender to the throne of England

The XV looks at how the Leicester scrum-half has evolved his game to rule the roost at No9 for more than a decade

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How France channeled England to best All Blacks

France, like England, showed the tactics needed to beat the All Blacks.

Opinion
Graham Simmons

Maul things considered

Graham Simmons on why the catch-and-drive, rolling maul has become “rugby’s answer to marital sex”

Opinion
Justin Marshall

The All Blacks' struggles are reshaping history

The pathway to the World Cup is equally as important as the World Cup itself.

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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