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Ollie Sleightholme: 'If you speak to players, every single one cares about player safety.'
The young Saints flyer is in a rich vein of try-scoring form and tackles rugby's pressing issues head on
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Luke Pearce's refereeing masterclass points the way towards rugby's future
The talented Englishman's approach enhanced a fabulous match between Northampton and Saracens.
Opinion
Sacrifice for silverware: The pros and cons of South Africa’s treble ambition
Ireland boast a better win percentage but Rassie Erasmus would prefer losses between World Cups if he can lift the Webb Ellis Cup
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Andy Christie: 'Diversity breeds strength in a group rather than weakness'
Between Saracens and Scotland, the burgeoning back-rower draws an inner strength that allows his talent to thrive.
Analysis
Will the Crusaders' decline spark a slow death for New Zealand rugby?
The once-mighty franchise have lost all five Super Rugby Pacific matches this season.
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Luke Cowan-Dickie: 'I didn’t feel right. I felt like I was going to pass out. Everything was going black in front of me'
The abrasive Sale Sharks hooker feels he owes his new club a favour when he faces his beloved Exeter Chiefs
Analysis
Storm clouds gather over Biarritz with owner poised to bail out
With multi-millionaire owner Louis-Vincent Gave about to walk away, the future of the five-time French champions is in doubt
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Juan Ignacio Brex: 'Italy made history, but it's not enough'
The Italian fulcrum talks Argentine heritage, World Cup humiliation and his hunger for more.
Opinion
Why the All Blacks are serious about giving Sam Whitelock one last hurrah
Scott Robertson has put out feelers to one of his most trusted Lieutenants in order to hit the ground running as New Zealand coach
Analysis
Will forgotten Wallabies fit the Joe Schmidt model?
Who has credit in the bank and who has a case to build for the new Australia head coach?
Analysis
Ireland's old guard nearing end... but key trio still needed
Succession planning is at an advanced stage but certain players will be needed for a while longer yet.
Analysis
Noah Lolesio spearheads Brumbies with Wallaby axe to grind
Scorned ACT men are resurgent after being omitted from Eddie Jones' World Cup squad.
