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Finn Russell's not a 'maverick' - he represents the best of rugby
The charismatic Scot's temperament, tactical acumen and game intelligence have been questioned for too long.
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Adam Beard: 'It’s a bit clichéd, but you only have one life. You want to experience things.'
The 58-cap Welsh second-row is leaving Wales for the South of France with few regrets and fond memories of his time with the Ospre…
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Marco van Staden: 'I was told my career was done, but everything happens for a reason'
The Bok powerhouse came close to retiring on medical grounds, but is primed for another Bulls tilt at the URC crown.
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‘The RPL is a massive opportunity for rugby in India, Asia and the global game at large’
With 30 of the world’s best Sevens players, India's Rugby Premier League aims to replicate the success of cricket's IPL.
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Leicester's modern day greats look to cement their legacy knowing sport rarely does fairytale endings
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole would dearly love to end their Tigers careers being hoisted on the shoulders of celebrating team-mates
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Johann van Graan: The Bulls boy who would be England's king
From 16-year-old analyst to an unprecedented treble, this is the unique, fascinating and powerful tale of Bath's meticulous suprem…
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Dave Kilcoyne: ‘These days, you can’t really throw a punch because you’ll be caught on the drone footage!’
The retiring Munster legend reminisces about the good old days in what has been a hugely successful career
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Mick Cleary: 'Bath have made all the running but Leicester are not there to make up numbers.'
The neutral, looking at the form guide, would expect a comfortable Bath win but Leicester's grit and guile shouldn't be underestim…
Analysis
Why Bath and Leicester represent the 'best of the best' in English rugby
From the days of 'Deano' and 'Robbo' to the more barren modern times, these juggernauts chart an inextricably linked and iconic hi…
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Are Brumbies good enough to take next step? Will Reds ever make final four?
Questions abound for the top two Australian sides, with ACT eyeing history and Queensland stuck in a familiar rut.
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How university 'alchemy' is powering Bath's treble charge
The underrated but increasingly well-trodden pathway through higher education to elite rugby is being utilised by England's top do…
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The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter
Fractures appeared again in the Reds front-row in Christchurch, which could have a damning effect on their Lions tour selection ho…
