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Interview
Joe Santamaria

George Ford: ‘I’m still as hungry and motivated as ever to play for England’

As he prepares to become England's eighth Test centurion, the fly-half says the milestone 'is not the end goal'.

Exclusive
Francisco Isaac

'Rugby broke our chains of fate': The coaching project lifting children from poverty in the favelas of Brazil

The Rugby Para Todos initiative has used the sport to help over 5,000 children from the poorest areas in South America, several be…

Interview
Brett McKay

'People remember Lions Tests, but the tour matches are where the magic happens'

Luke Morahan's sensational solo try for Queensland and ACT's win over the Lions were highlights of the 2013 tour.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How the Lions found their roar, and disproved a popular Australian theory

In hammering the Western Force, Andy Farrell's tourists disproved the popular theory about the stodgy nature of northern hemispher…

Interview
Owain Jones

World Rugby's player welfare roadmap to 2028 unveiled

The game has never been more challenging which is why a Six Point Plan for player welfare has been introduced

Opinion
Mark Orders

‘Wales need a leap forward from Edwards or Costelow to show there is life after Biggar’

The two young fly-halves have a big opportunity to stake their claims and Wales need one or both to deliver.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Farrell has sent out a clear message to the squad. The intensity levels need to rise.'

The Lions head coach, while pleased with a convincing victory over Western Force, has demanded much more intensity

Opinion
Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

The players set to light up the World Rugby U20 Championship

Some of the world's best young players will converge on Northern Italy seeking to lift the U20 World Championship trophy

Opinion
Ross Harries

'Mind games, verbal volleys, loaded barbs, anger, aggression. All are key ingredients in Lions vs Wallabies Test series.'

If rugby union doesn't reach all parts of Australia, the Lions' visits rarely offer less than compelling theatre.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Can the All Blacks regain their aura and maintain their winning legacy?

For a small nation, New Zealand have punched well above their weight for over 100 years but can they retain their dominance for mu…

Opinion
Ben Kay

Ben Kay: 'I get the feeling Aussie pundits have no idea how much the game has changed in the Northern Hemisphere.'

The Lions have work to do but in a pressured environment, the England World Cup winner backs them to meet the Wallaby challenge

Opinion
Neil Squires

Come in number 55…where to next for England’s revolving-door midfield?

More upheaval in midfield means England will field a 55th different centre combination in 15 years against Argentina next week.