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Owain Jones

The star-spangled Banners

Popular Bath, Gloucester and England wing leaves the game with no regrets

Christy Doran

Final Bledisloe Cup battle worth more than a win for Wallabies

Sunday's clash between the Wallabies and All Blacks will have far-reaching consequences.

Opinion
Tom Vinicombe

Who will make the most of Aaron Smith's All Blacks absence?

The next month looms as a crucial time for TJ Perenara and Brad Weber to prove their starting pedigree.

Ben Smith

Noah Lolesio making huge strides for the Wallabies

Analysis: 21-year-old flyhalf Noah Lolesio is developing into a fine talent for the Wallabies.

Gregor Paul

Why the 2021 edition of Bledisloe III is a different beast

Far from a dead rubber, the third Bledisloe test will be a key match for the All Blacks.

Christy Doran

Many options but no miracle cure for Australia's struggles

Mooted changes to the Giteau Law would address only one of Rugby Australia's current struggles.

Justin Marshall

Mental battle the biggest danger for weary All Blacks

After a period of uncertainty, the All Blacks now face a challenge of the mind as much the body.

Nick Bishop

Springboks' not-so-secret weapon a huge test for All Blacks

When the All Blacks and Springboks clash, the lineout could decide who emerges victorious.

Jamie Lyall

England's future is in safe hands with Steward

Leicester’s full-back plans to get the Tigers back to the top - and keep his England starting spot

Gregor Paul

Unprecedented All Blacks tour will separate boys from men

The All Blacks are now engaging in one of the biggest tours of the modern era.

Jon Cardinelli

Springboks relish renewed rivalry with All Blacks

New Zealand have had a firm grip on the Freedom Cup but South Africa plan to prise their fingers off the silverware

Will Owen

Are the Boks boring?

Criticising South Africa’s style is in vogue but winning won’t ever go out of fashion