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Opinion
Jamie Lyall

Scotland fly under the radar on voyage of discovery

Away from the bright lights of Southern Hemisphere heavyweights, Gregor Townsend has time to widen his talent pool in the Test are…

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Respect from the All Blacks? You have to chisel it from them'

Steve Borthwick has slowly turned his England team from unloved no-hopers to thrill seekers - a win in New Zealand would be seismi…

Interview
Mark Orders

Liam Williams shows his enduring value to Wales as Wallabies lie in wait

He maybe a veteran at 33, but the well-travelled full-back is still a class act and provides Wales with all-important X-Factor

Analysis
Pat McCarry

Massive Andy Farrell decision asks three Ireland stars to put their legacies on the line

Giants of Irish rugby must go to the well again as a monumental Test series against the Springboks looms.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Are the All Blacks playing the retention game and losing?

New Zealand rugby has seen at first a trickle but now a steady flow of talent going offshore to hurt them where it counts

Opinion
Neil Squires

Bloodied but unbowed Dan Cole prepares for final hurrah

The adamantine Leicester Tigers tighthead knows he hasn't got long left at Test level and deserves every bit of praise coming his …

Opinion
Brett McKay

The problem areas Joe Schmidt must address for 'desperate' Wallabies

Numerous on-field issues have becoming weeping sores for the embattled Australians as Wales arrive Down Under.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How Wayne Smith's fingertips are all over New Zealand's 'Razor' blueprint

The iconic coaching sage will influence Scott Robertson's style of play as the Ian Foster playbook is ripped up.

Exclusive
Daniel Gallan

Jordan Hendrikse: 'There’s a reason I wear the No 10 jersey - so I can express myself. That’s just who I am.'

It was a flawed debut from the Springbok 10 but he knows it's all part of the baptism of fire at Test level

Exclusive
Frankie Deges

Felipe Contepomi's Pumas chase the 'road to greatness'

Decorated as a player, the Argentine icon takes charge of his first Test as head coach on Saturday.

Opinion
Brendan Fanning

Irish strategy short on detail as missing X-Men hinder Springbok heist

As the IRFU launches a four-year strategic plan, Andy Farrell's side tackle the Springboks without several key players.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Should rugby take the road less travelled?

The season denouements threw up a plethora of styles and stories - but which will prevail in the months ahead?

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