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Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

Has 'narrow-mindedness' cost Ribbans and others their Lions chance?

The England lock is in superb form for Toulon, and plays in an area of Andy Farrell's squad not blessed with great depth.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Ian Foster left to ponder what might have been after Tony Brown and Jamie Joseph recruitment misstep

The former All Blacks head coach has written with searing honesty on the ups and down of the most high-profile job in New Zealand

Opinion
Brett McKay

Brumbies backed to rebound despite more semi-final heartbreak

ACT may have lost a fourth straight Super Rugby Pacific semi-final, but Laurie Fisher doesn’t believe it will leave any mental s…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How Leinster bullied the Bulls at Croke Park

Jake White's men were bested at their own game, raising questions about the sustainability of South Africa's endless two-hemispher…

Opinion
Graham Simmons

'Johann van Graan has, out of rubble and dust, rebuilt the barony of Bath'

Bath's win evoked memories of the Nineties when the West Country side were in their pomp and a new dynasty could be being built

Opinion
Jamie Lyall

Finn Russell's not a 'maverick' - he represents the best of rugby

The charismatic Scot's temperament, tactical acumen and game intelligence have been questioned for too long.

Exclusive
Mark Orders

Adam Beard: 'It’s a bit clichéd, but you only have one life. You want to experience things.'

The 58-cap Welsh second-row is leaving Wales for the South of France with few regrets and fond memories of his time with the Ospre…

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Marco van Staden: 'I was told my career was done, but everything happens for a reason'

The Bok powerhouse came close to retiring on medical grounds, but is primed for another Bulls tilt at the URC crown.

Analysis
Jack Zorab

‘The RPL is a massive opportunity for rugby in India, Asia and the global game at large’

With 30 of the world’s best Sevens players, India's Rugby Premier League aims to replicate the success of cricket's IPL.

Opinion
Neil Squires

Leicester's modern day greats look to cement their legacy knowing sport rarely does fairytale endings

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole would dearly love to end their Tigers careers being hoisted on the shoulders of celebrating team-mates

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Johann van Graan: The Bulls boy who would be England's king

From 16-year-old analyst to an unprecedented treble, this is the unique, fascinating and powerful tale of Bath's meticulous suprem…

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Pat McCarry

Dave Kilcoyne: ‘These days, you can’t really throw a punch because you’ll be caught on the drone footage!’

The retiring Munster legend reminisces about the good old days in what has been a hugely successful career