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Nick Bishop

Why a Northampton Saints title was crucial for the Premiership

Phil Dowson's men are England's standard-bearers and play an attacking style which is so brilliantly marketable for the league.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How the 'un-Australian' Brumbies are flying the flag in Super Rugby

Stephen Larkham's men play pragmatic stuff, but it has propelled them to another semi-final.

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Jamie Lyall

Rory Kockott: 'I've had hundreds of messages - one said he wanted to see my wife bleed'

Rory Kockott plays rugby on the edge, receiving vile online abuse, but there is so much more to the veteran scrum-half than what w…

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Jamie Lyall

Max Williamson: How Glasgow's 'Bakkies Botha' has come of age

The young lock's performances have earned rave reviews and a nod to a legendary Springbok enforcer.

Interview
Daniel Gallan

Neethling Fouche: 'It’s amazing how just two scrums can change your life'

Neethling Fouche's love of scrummaging has earned him a call-up to the Springbok alignment camp but Glasgow await

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

The ‘try from the end of the world’ that embarrassed All Black debutant Lomu

The debut 30 years ago of Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised rugby, was overshadowed by one of the all-time great tries by France.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Million-pound man Finn Russell is worth every penny to Bath

The once-flaky Scotland fly-half is running games with beautiful, ruthless efficiency as Bath seek an end to their Premiership dro…

Opinion
Mark Orders

Gatland playing the long game but Wales must start moving forwards

The shrewd coach knew what he signed up for, but Wales cannot continue delivering mediocrity this summer.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'The All Blacks in New Zealand give you nowt without sweat and toil.'

England coach Steve Borthwick has some tough calls to make as he whittles down his squad for Japan and New Zealand

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Daniel Gallan

George Hendy: 'I know if I perform at my best I can do some damage.'

The flame-haired wing has burst onto the scene in recent weeks and is riding a wave with Northampton's thrill seekers

Opinion
Pat McCarry

Peter O’Mahony has passed the torch, but that old Munster fire remains

A talisman for his country and province, the legendary backrow is desperate to add to his trophy haul with a URC Final win

Opinion
Brett McKay

Brumbies and Reds have confidence but distracted Rebels require major upset

Brumbies and Reds can be optimistic tackling the Super Rugby Pacific play-offs but Rebels face a tall order.

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