Interview
The joy, spirit and obstacles of the rugby pilgrim
What is life like for those who traverse the rugby world as supporters, and is the game as accessible as it should be?
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Opinion
England need to face a few home truths if they are to relearn that winning habit
Twickenham played their part in a classic encounter but England contrived to play the part of gallant losers once again
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'Borthwick needs to have faith in Marcus Smith'
England yet again fluffed their lines against the All Blacks when they had built a comfortable lead and questions are being asked
Opinion
“He’s given Connacht everything” – Bundee Aki’s future, and an exciting tactical innovation
Still at the top of his game, the power-packed Connacht and Ireland midfielder could yet have a novel positional switch in him
Opinion
'There will be no honeymoon period for Borthwick's wedding usher El-Abd'
England's new defence coach is an energetic presence, but amidst a job share and tight time constraints, has much to prove.
Opinion
Would a Springboks B team really conquer the world?
South Africa's phenomenal depth and conveyor belt of muscular titans makes this a question worth asking.
Opinion
Seven stars set to light up the Autumn Nations Series
The world's greatest players are set to descend on Europe over the next month with several set to quicken the pulse
Exclusive
Tommy Seymour: ‘I'm just glad I'm not playing now. There's an embarrassment of riches’
Scotland have not historically had a glut of prolific wingers, but the current generation is bucking the trend.
Opinion
Rugby fans are about to find out what Robertson's All Blacks are made of
A rebuilding phase for New Zealand has laid the foundations and it is time to see how robust those building blocks really are
Exclusive
Ben-Jason Dixon: 'I tried too hard, I felt a little bit useless'
The new Springbok talks on-field doubts, off-field emotions, and using his mother for tackling practice.
Interview
Tom Wright: The Year of Living Dynamically
Stephen Larkham wasn't sure of the league convert's best position, but the ACT full-back is now a potent Wallabies weapon.
Opinion
Jack Willis: England 'crazy' not to select Toulouse star
The RFU's policy on not selecting overseas-based stars deprives them of their most in-form player.
