Interview
Hawick Balls, Bill McLaren and the extra yard: How Scotland last beat the Boks
Rory Lawson recounts how his legendary grandfather's favourite sweets helped inspire Scotland to victory in his first Test as capt…
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Opinion
Borthwick the innovator needs to trust his instincts and cut England loose
England must rally against inherent conservatism to unleash a backline of gifted athletes or risk mediocrity
Analysis
Why the Boks are the kings of clutch...and Ireland aren’t far off
The ability of South Africa and Ireland to out-score teams in the final quarter shows why they ahead of the rest.
Analysis
How can Scott Robertson revive the All Blacks’ playmaking ‘triple threat’?
The halcyon days of Dan Carter, Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith are long gone and the new pieces of the puzzle don't mesh together.
Interview
'You don’t want to be the one shouting the loudest' - Andrew Porter plotting All Blacks payback
Stung by their heartbreaking loss in Paris at last year's World Cup, the Irish prop says they will give it everything to emerge vi…
Opinion
'Exciting' or 'a terrible rule'? Why escort runners could define the Autumn Nations Series
World Rugby's new directive could have far-reaching consequences for the style and tactics of an evolving game.
Opinion
Signs of promise that Wales' barren run is over and brighter times lie ahead
Warren Gatland is said to be privately optimistic that with a raft of experience returning and maturing youngsters, Wales will be …
Opinion
Mutual regard makes way for enmity as the flames of a very modern rivalry are fanned
Five Irish wins in nine meetings since a historic first in 2016 has transformed the Ireland-New Zealand relationship.
Opinion
'Reckless' All Blacks must clean up act to return to No.1
An endemic lack of discipline is the biggest issue impacting New Zealand's ability to regain their former status.
Analysis
The ferocity of the Top 14 doesn't help Fabien Galthie and France
After a summer of disharmony, Les Bleus are back in action with their talisman Antoine Dupont but there are problems from within t…
Analysis
Are the All Blacks doomed to a 70% flatline?
Having been spoiled by the giants of the past, New Zealand have been caught up by the rest of the world.
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Freddie Thomas: 'OMFG, I've been selected for Wales - my mum was bawling her eyes out'
The burgeoning Gloucester forward was nervously hacking around the golf course when a fateful WRU email landed in his inbox.
