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Graham Simmons

Nick Evans: ‘One win against Argentina, two feet in the quarters, three games from the trophy.’

The respected Harlequins attack coach gives his verdict on Steve Borthwick's England as they look to stage a turnaround in form

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David Ferguson

'It feels like I've awakened something' - Healy and Redpath's Scottish ascent

Ben Healy and Cam Redpath took circuitous but rewarding routes to the Scotland World Cup squad

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Nick Bishop

Samoan marauders ready to break loose at Rugby World Cup

Bolstered by set-piece nous and returning All Blacks, Samoa can put together a compelling all-round game

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Commercial pressure on the All Blacks to deliver the grandest prize

One of sport's biggest brands, the more you win, the more big companies want to be associated with you, but at what cost?

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Jon Cardinelli

The five players the Springboks dare not lose in France

The Springboks have much vaunted squad depth but the injury to a select band of players would throw a sizeable spanner in the work…

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Frankie Deges

How Uruguay's revamped cathedral and rugby-mad president are propelling their rise

Government buy-in and overhauling a storied venue have helped shape Uruguay's stunning success

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Nick Bishop

'Churchillian spirit may be all Borthwick can promise England'

Blood, sweat and tears may be all Steve Borthwick can offer England after another setback

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Gregor Paul

Why this could be the Rugby World Cup of disruptors

As emerging nations show their potential, this Rugby World Cup has major upset potential

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Gavin Mortimer

Why Jonathan Danty has become France's indispensable midfield lynchpin

A doubt for the World Cup opener against the All Blacks, the powerful La Rochelle centre has been key cog in the French revolution

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Bryn Palmer

Pierre Schoeman: 'You have to give it your all. You have to add value. That’s how I see it.'

The cult Scotland front-row has a raft of responsibilities in France and takes his role as 'The General' very seriously

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Daniel Gallan

The Springboks 2.0 are finally giving us the feels

Canan Moodie's electric try may have been chalked off on a technicality but it was symptomatic of a newfound freedom and lifted a …

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Nick Bishop

More questions than answers for 'destabilised' Wallabies

Australia's travails only sharpen the questions over the timing of Eddie Jones' appointment

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