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Opinion
Mark Orders

Silver linings for Welsh teams but European struggles a sign of the times

There were consolations in defeat for the four regions but we shouldn't be surprised by their results in Europe

Opinion
Mick Cleary

'Lighten up and be a man of influence' - the festive issues facing Steve Borthwick

What must the England coach address as a new year and a new World Cup cycle begins?

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

French leave will broaden Arundell's horizons

Henry Arundell may be off limits to England in Paris but examples abound of young players boosting their careers by moving abroad.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

The All Blacks feel the need for speed

Bloodied and bruised from the narrowest of World Cup losses, the All Blacks are hoping to speed up the Test game, but will others …

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Leinster's seismic tactical shift could bring philosophical turbulence for Ireland

Jacques Nienaber's arrival could spark a major change in Leinster - and Ireland's - approach.

Interview
Daniel Gallan

Aphelele Fassi: 'I’ve got a better chance of making a difference if I start putting in consistent performances'

The Sharks flyer is aiming to change perceptions on the pitch and inspire others off it.

Exclusive
Owain Jones

Aaron Wainwright: 'It might sound weird, but I’m glad I was dropped. It ignited a fire in my belly'

The rejuvenated Wales backrow relives his journey from outcast to standout, and the World Cup hurt that still lingers

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Eddie Jones: coaching genius or court jester?

The returning Japan supremo works in a world of lightning speed and sudden contradiction.

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

Are the French falling out of love with Europe? 

Could the extra demands of the Top 14 be hindering the efforts of French sides in the Champions Cup?

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Ben Afshar: From '90s hip-hop and garage music' to the Investec Champions Cup

Glasgow's newest Warrior and resident DJ talks music, Iranian food and the cluttered Scottish player pathway.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

'Exeter Chiefs represent the straight-shooting honesty of English rugby'

Rob Baxter's model showed the way on a huge Champions Cup weekend for English clubs.

Interview
David Ferguson

‘It’s hard to see the path a good young player takes’: Bryan Redpath on Scottish rugby’s development issue

The former Scotland captain assesses why talented youngsters struggle to break into the pro game

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