Analysis
The future of rugby: Sale and Leinster mount the case for the defence
After the Black Ferns and Bristol Bears set the tactical tone, the English and Irish juggernauts offer a bruising rebuttal.
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2024 was an annus horribilis for Wales, so can 2025 provide an upturn?
Wales will hope the drama of 2024 is left behind and sunnier climes lay ahead for the game in the Principality
Analysis
The Fergus Burke test and rugby's free market
Eligible for New Zealand, England and Scotland, the new Saracens playmaker may have a big decision ahead.
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Gaston Mieres: 'Rugby has been an addiction - a good one'
The Uruguay hero reflects on 14 years in the blue of Los Teros as he brings down the curtain on his Test career.
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Shamus Hurley-Langton: 'When your club has three All Blacks, no-one cares much about me!'
The Connacht flanker is settled far from his native New Zealand as he enters the make-or-break part of his Irish stay.
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What should be on a rugby Christmas wish list for 2025?
What should Santa Claus deliver for the sport of rugby union this festive season?
Analysis
What is the future of rugby in 2025?
Can Bristol Bears' irresistible all-court attack point the way for rugby in the next 12 months?
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'Springbok Galacticos can't go it alone for trophy-hunting Sharks'
Lesser known names must step up if the franchise is to fulfil its aim of winning the URC and Champions Cup this season.
Analysis
Does South Africa have a future in European competition?
Enforced rotation, poor results, and logistical and political issues have raised questions over the viability of South African Cha…
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Return of 30-something brigade provides welcome tonic for Wales
The enduring class of Taulupe Faletau, Liam Williams and Josh Adams on their returns gives Wales hope after a wretched year.
Opinion
Will Bristol's daredevil 'Bears-ball' deliver the trophy they crave?
The Bears play a devil-may-care brand of attacking rugby but can it spirit them to the Premiership Rugby title?
Analysis
Does the next Wallabies coach have to be an Australian?
Should Joe Schmidt step aside after the Lions tour, is there a home-grown coach ready to take on the full weight of responsibility…
