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Gregor Paul

The worst ideas in rugby history

In the hindsight Olympics, we’re all winners but sometimes, it goes, horribly, horribly wrong

Justin Marshall

Can this man make 2023?

Justin Marshall gives his thoughts on whether Aaron Smith can reach the next World Cup

Nolli Waterman

Let the women play

Danielle Waterman makes an impassioned plea to free the women’s game from its shackles

Chris Ashton

The art of wing play

Chris Ashton discusses the precious ability to score tries, again and again

Ben Kimber

Last line of defence

The Wallabies changed rugby forever when they appointed John Muggleton as defence coach

Craig Ray

Freak of nature

In a stellar career, Pieter-Steph du Toit has tasted agony and ecstasy in equal measure

Ben Smith

Aerial battle

Why Gatland’s tactics for South Africa are ready-made for a Lions series win

Gregor Paul

The fall and rise of Rieko Ioane

Dropped by the All Blacks his world fell apart but Ioane has his mojo back

Gavin Cummiskey

Vampires or saviours?

CVC have invested in the Pro14 but will they grow the game or bleed it dry?

Sam Peters

Size matters

The onus in professional rugby is based purely on brawn, but at what cost?

Ross Harries

A nation's custodian

After five years at the WRU, departing CEO Martyn Phillips reflects on a rollercoaster journey

Gavin Mortimer

Speed of light

A leap of faith has seen Cheslin Kolbe’s renaissance as a World Cup winner

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