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Analysis
Nick Bishop

What must England relearn to conquer the All Blacks?

An attack-minded Premiership and the travails of July highlight lessons Steve Borthwick's troops must heed on Saturday.

Exclusive
Gavin Mortimer

Mako Vunipola: 'Lunch is a big thing in France. It’s something we need to adjust to in England.'

The England and Saracens legend is getting used to the quiet life in Brittany and inspiring the next generation of front rows

Exclusive
Neil Squires

Gabriel Ibitoye: Bristol's white-knuckle blueprint can '100% win trophies'

For the past 18 months, the Bears wing has been one of England's sharpest weapons, though national honours continue to elude him.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'The strength of England's spine will determine defining weeks for Borthwick's regime'

The core of England's lineup, from hooker through to full-back, will be key to their hopes of breaking new ground this November

Analysis
Pat McCarry

Why Ireland refuse to put O'Mahony, Murray and Healy out to pasture

The veteran trio has a combined age of 107 yet Andy Farrell wants his on-field ambassadors to stick around.

Opinion
Mark Orders

Recalled stars and in-form exiles give Wales autumn upgrade

Wales's autumn prospects are boosted by returning stars, but their first job is to end a nine-Test losing run.

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Al Kellock: 'Glasgow need something to shift the dial, so the Tuipulotus, Steyns and Fagersons can stay with us'

The Warriors managing director talks contracts, realpolitik and the importance of their ambitious move to Hampden Park.

Interview
Brett McKay

Should Fiji and Japan be included in the rejigged Rugby Championship?

With New Zealand and South Africa playing each other in 2026 and 2030, should tournament organisers look further afield?

Analysis
Daniel Gallan

'No scrum, no win' - Why props could become rugby's new poster boys

The front-row juggernauts are big athletes with big personalities, and a job which requires brain as well as brawn.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i must not become Folau 2.0

Joe Schmidt needs time - and patience - to mould and tutor his shiny new rugby league recruit.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Bad blood swirls as the All Blacks head north

New Zealand will be underdogs in at least two of their November Tests - and that has probably never happened before.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Cautious Robertson 'has to produce wins more than next generation players'

The All Blacks coach's selection policy for their northern tour is in sharp contrast to his predecessors.