Analysis
How Antoine Dupont lit up the rugby world to vie for GOAT status
The French captain's exploits over the past 12 months have led many commentators to state that he is the greatest of all-time at 2…
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Opinion
The ‘Connacht colossus’ and the best Irish prospects for big-time shots
England U20s may have won the ultimate prize but Ireland's young conveyor belt of talent shows no sign of grinding to a halt
Opinion
There is a new Olympian God - and he's French
Antoine Dupont's exploits have seen him transcend not just rugby, but sports itself in France and he is a blessing for the game
Analysis
Why England should take Joe Marler’s advice and build for the future in the front row
The All Blacks showed up a weakness at the coal face which showed England need to bring powerful new scrummagers through
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James Horwill: ''You can't tell me the code’s in trouble when you see every ticket's sold.'
With just under a year to go to the first Lions test, the ex-Wallabies skipper explains just how intense the tour is, for both sid…
Opinion
England's next golden generation must be given opportunity to thrive
Mark Mapletoft's young bucks have tasted glory but is there now a clear pathway to Steve Borthwick's senior team?
Opinion
'The gene pool is remarkably strong for anyone interested in making future athletes' Inside the Olympic village
Tom Mitchell – who experienced Olympic village life in Rio and Tokyo – explains what life’s really like on the other side of…
Analysis
Pressure? What pressure? How rugby sevens stars can handle the Olympic heat
Former Team GB player Luke Treharne takes a step back from the Olympic hype to put all the pressure athletes will be under into pe…
Opinion
Why Scott Robertson may need to ease big names aside for All Blacks' flexibility
For too long New Zealand have been unable to employ a plan B. To do that, some sacred All Black cows may need to be slaughtered.
Interview
Naturally loud and incredibly fast: Brazil bring fiesta rugby to Paris
Brazil rugby sevens star Luiza Campos explains her plans to conduct a brash festival of speed on the pitch at Stade de France to J…
Analysis
How 'gazelle' Nick Frost thawed the hearts of Wallaby fans at Suncorp
The giant Brumby delivered a timely reminder of his vast athletic talent - and some key improvements.
Interview
‘I just cried’: Sarah Hirini’s emotional injury fight to return for Games
New Zealand captain Sarah Hirini suffered a devastating knee injury in December but has fought her way back in time for the Paris …
