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Interview
Neil Squires

'Nobody wants to go the entire season without a league win' - Falcons aim to avoid equalling record

Newcastle have one match left to break their winless run or join Rotherham and London Welsh in Premiership history.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

The pressure is on Razor to find the next All Blacks No 6

The durability and grunt of Jerome Kaino has proven difficult to replace at blindside for the All Blacks

Exclusive
Nick Bishop

Geoff Parling: 'Australian players are realising they can live with these Kiwis'

The new Wallaby lineout guru with the sharp tactical brain hopes to carry Super Rugby confidence to the Test arena.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why European rugby is in danger of death-by-monopoly

The emergence of three super clubs may threaten the Investec Champions Cup, but there is a solution.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

Do 'humiliated' Montpellier need a change of ownership?

Mohed Altrad's reign has seen a slew of coaches hired and fired, and club culture eroded.

Interview
Neil Squires

Ben Youngs: 'The job description of a 9 has changed. Gibson-Park and Dupont are leading the evolution'

It is the most poorly paid position in the Gallagher Premiership but never has the influence of a scrum-half been so high

Analysis
Gregor Paul

Speeded-up Super Rugby Pacific provides blueprint for wider game

New data shows that innovations introduced in 2022 are producing less 'dead time' and a faster product.

Opinion
Brett McKay

Brumbies and Reds primed to fly Aussie flag furthest

ACT and Queensland look well equipped to go deep into the Super Rugby Pacific Finals, but the other three sides face a rocky home …

Analysis
Francisco Isaac

Is South America rugby's new promised land?

The South American nations have shown tantalising potential, but harnessing it is another matter.

Interview
Frankie Deges

How Gonzalo Quesada is driving the Azzurri revolution

The new Italian coach explains how he has masterminded a turnaround for the Azzurri and his hopes Italy can build on early success…

Opinion
Pat McCarry

Caelan Doris strikes out as clear Lions captaincy frontrunner

In the absence of Garry Ringrose, the Ireland No 8's leadership credentials may have caught the eye of Lions coach Andy Farrell

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Jacques Nienaber's 'offensive defence' moved Leinster closer to the cherished fifth star

The South African supremo's rearguard action stymied the best attack in England at Croke Park.

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