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Analysis
Pat McCarry

Munster hoping bold transfer decisions can help deliver more URC glory

Zebo may have retired and RG Snyman may have headed up the N7 to Leinster but Munster's low-key recruitment has been shrewd

Opinion
Neil Squires

Why England should host 'magnetic' Test series against southern hemisphere giants

Test series add something extra, and England should follow where South Africa and New Zealand lead.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

'Schmidt will not be forgiven or forgotten if Wallabies suffer Bled-bath'

After a record hiding in Santa Fe, the Wallabies supremo has much to address before the All Blacks arrive Down Under.

Opinion
Daniel Gallan

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.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

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.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

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.

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

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.

Interview
Daniel Gallan

'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.

Exclusive
Pat McCarry

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.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

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
Nick Bishop

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
Brett McKay

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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