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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.
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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.
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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.
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How Alex Craig overcame injuries, a red-card strike, and a struggling team
The Scarlets lock delivered a sensational year culminating in his first Scotland cap since 2021.
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'I hate the name Cape Crusaders': Meet the South African fans who support the All Blacks
A group of supporters from the Western Cape have a deep-rooted tradition of backing New Zealand.
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Why it's Ciaran Frawley's time in the Ireland 10 jersey
The drop-goal hero wants to prove he can be Leinster and Ireland's go-to fly-half.
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Why the domestic departure of South Africa has left the All Blacks short of power
The might of the South African team has been sorely missed from Super Rugby and the All Blacks are struggling to replicate their p…
Analysis
Can Joe Schmidt create an 'Australian Way' punters will embrace?
Results aside, the new Wallabies coach will be judged most keenly on his attacking style.
Opinion
Small steps for Wallabies but welcome signs of progress
Australia's ability to profit from in-game adjustments bodes well for further progress under Joe Schmidt.
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Rassie Erasmus, the ultimate high-stakes gambler, goes 'all-in' and wins big again
The Springbok supremo may make the most innovative use of the bench of any coach, in any sport.
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Josh McKay: 'Glasgow can't defend the URC trophy, we have to go and win it again'
The URC conqueror reflects on a four-day title celebration, family, weddings and Franco Smith's exacting standards.
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Cathal Forde savours a decade of Bundee Aki and Connacht's new identity
The talented midfielder has gone from idolising powerhouse Aki to playing alongside him.
