Analysis
Is Ireland versus South Africa a battle for the title of ‘world champions’?
Andy Farrell's men travel to South Africa in a less bullish mood than a matter of months ago due to some high-profile losses
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Mick Cleary: 'Marcus Smith did what he simply had to do and that is declare himself as starting test fly-half'
The Brave Blossoms were spirited opponents but there will be a step up in class when England travel to New Zealand
Opinion
Buoyant England travel to New Zealand full of hope but are they walking into an All Blacks ambush?
There is some hope England can pull off their first victory on New Zealand soil since 2003, but the canny All Blacks lie in wait
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Gareth Thomas: 'I’ve always thought I was a bit like Dan Carter.'
The ball-playing Ospreys loosehead is finding his voice as a leader he prepares to take on the fearsome Springboks pack
Analysis
Eddie Jones turns to university talent in second coming as Japan coach
Eddie Jones is banking on a new Brave Blossoms generation who have come through the Japanese education system.
Opinion
Gatland braces himself for a summer of short term pain for long term gain
With a raft of injuries and unavailable players Wales are depleted against South Africa and will travel to Australia in hope rathe…
Opinion
Brumbies the best team in Australia but still nothing to show for it
ACT are in familiar territory after coming up short in a Super Rugby semi-final for a third straight year.
Opinion
How Jack Nowell came good at La Rochelle
The former England wing had a tough start in French rugby but is now a game away from a Top 14 final.
Opinion
Resilient Irish will test Springboks despite provincial setbacks
South Africa may feel they have Ireland figured out, but would do well to recall an important recent lesson.
Interview
‘GB men can be medal contenders in Paris – if they get there’
The head of GB's sevens programme is optimistic the men will clinch the final Olympics qualifying spot this weekend.
Analysis
Why Joe Schmidt cannot rely on the Brumbies' creaking tight five
The ACT franchise are traditional set-piece bastions, but show alarming signs of decline up front.
Analysis
After sacking Munster’s fortress, can Glasgow tame Bulls at Loftus?
Warriors will be rank outsiders in Pretoria but there are parallels with their title-winning vintage of 2015.
