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Sale's precocious prop talks race, rugby and being read the riot act by his coach.
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South African teams confront club v country conflict in never-ending season
The four franchises may struggle to realise their potential until the global calendar is restructured.
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Can the Tongan Thor inspire Australia's toiling Super Rugby franchises?
The Rebels, who have signed hulking Taniela Tupou, and Western Force have long struggled to put wins together.
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Why Owen Farrell moving to Paris would be good for English rugby
The flow of talent across the Channel is creating a more sustainable and competitive Premiership.
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Big Bill Mata and the importance of recruitment
The Fijian juggernaut will depart Edinburgh a legend, and an example of looking after your talent.
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Mick Cleary: 'No team wins without a sense of itself. No team prospers without a good bit of fight in it.'
Steve Borthwick has tweaked his coaching team ahead of the 2024 Six Nations, emboldened by a strong showing in France
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Which young thrusters could make Wales' Six Nations squad?
How many fresh faces who have caught the eye this season can we expect to see picked by Warren Gatland?
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Why Smith needs a bodyguard and a footballer to thrive for England
Marcus Smith's supporting cast are vital to the young Harlequin's England prospects.
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Is young prince Marcus Smith ready for the England throne?
The electric Harlequin is showing maturity and strategy which will delight Steve Borthwick.
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Mike Blair: 'I took a lot on my shoulders at Edinburgh but I don't regret it'
The former Edinburgh coach on why he had to step down, and his new life in Japan.
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Joe Schmidt can lead Wallabies' reclamation - but only if Australia lets him
Aussie rugby needs clarity, and if a New Zealander is the man to deliver it, then so what?
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'The bigger the behemoth, the closer to silverware you get'
Emmanuel Meafou is the latest next-level bruiser primed to hit the Test stage.
