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Jamie Lyall

Maua Letiu: 'Dad was a stay-at-home dad, Mum worked in a chicken factory - they didn't sit and complain'

The Junior All Blacks captain is inspired by his Samoan parents and their sacrifice as he prepares to play for a place in the Worl…

Interview
Owain Jones

Richard Whiffin: 'I 100 per-cent believe Wales has the talent to thrive.'

The Wales U20 team take on England at the World Championship with the wider development path under scrutiny

Opinion
Ben Kay

Ben Kay: 'Watch out Lions, James O’Connor could perform the ultimate redemption arc.'

The breakdown, tweaks to the attack and defensive discipline are all on the to-do list for Andy Farrell with the First Test approa…

Opinion
Ross Harries

‘Joe Schmidt will feel increasingly optimistic there are Lions weaknesses he can probe’

The Lions may have emerged from chilly Canberra victorious but a lack of fluency and breakdown issues continue to hinder them.

Opinion
Neil Squires

How England's new coaches are giving Steve Borthwick food for thought

The fingerprints of Byron McGuigan and Lee Blackett were all over England's exceptional first Test victory in Argentina.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

‘As things stand, the Lions are a flawed entity. They need to polish up their act’

There is a worrying feeling these Lions are not yet on top of their game, but the real business is yet to come.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

Have France made New Zealand's forthright pundits come over all sheepish?

France produced a sterling performance in Dunedin which defied many ex-All Blacks' barbs about the strength of their touring squad…

Opinion
Mark Orders

Welsh rugby continues to soul search as it seeks to end tortuous losing run

The beleaguered national team could really do with breaking the 18-game losing streak against Japan to give the Welsh public hope …

Analysis
Nick Bishop

All eyes on the Brumbies' power as Racing-bound Taniela Tupou's Lion dream fades

The 'Tongan Thor' was penalised four times against the tourists, who need a traditionally strong Brumbies team to provide a real t…

Opinion
Brett McKay

Six selection questions for Joe Schmidt as Lions loom large

The Wallabies coach has a major issue at fly-half, decisions to make in his pack as well as concerns over his back three.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

A hugely rotated French squad came close to the upsetting the All Blacks' top dogs, but the challenge will only get tougher for Fa…

Opinion
Gregor Paul

All Blacks front five power points to brighter times ahead

It was a laboured, nervy win over France by the All Blacks but the set-piece stood up well and that should give them confidence go…