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'We feel like Balotelli: why always us?' Behind the scenes at win-starved Zebre Parma
Zebre Parma have lost 28 games in a row. How do they handle the constant anguish?
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Why do the French love a bit of argy bargy?
The sad passing of enforcer Alain Esteve has brought into spotlight the reputation for thuggery in France in the 1970s
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Albert Tuisue: 'I had to help with nine post-mortems, touching the organs'
How Gloucester's ex-Fijian cop went from tiny island life to the Rugby World Cup.
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Wales turn on the style as the rebuild starts in earnest
A friendly, entertaining run out against the Barbarians will have solved a few more problems for Warren Gatland but questions rema…
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'We must build our identity': Gonzalo Quesada's vision for Italian rugby
Italy unveiled their multi-lingual coach this week, who wants to shore up a suspect defence.
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Springboks unite South Africa to transcend a country beset by issues
Siya Kolisi and his team-mates inspired a nation in France but it was only when they return to South Africa that their achievement…
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Why the Wallabies were always destined to fail
Lack of experience proved the decisive factor in a disastrous 2023 for the Wallabies.
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Have the All Blacks reconfirmed their status as rugby's most prized asset?
Bouncing back after a prolonged period of turbulence may heighten the mystique surrounding the All Blacks.
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Where does Sam Cane go from here?
Sam Cane might be rethinking his future after a sad end to the Rugby World Cup.
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Wales and Warren Gatland seek radical new project
Saturday's clash with the Barbarians will provide a glimpse of a new Welsh generation.
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How every nation ranks after the Rugby World Cup
Who is top of the class and who gets a big fat F? We assess each nation's campaign in France.
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Fudge and almond fruitcake
How to sum up a Rugby World Cup that forced us to shed tears of happiness and heartache, whilst revelling in our beautiful game
