Opinion
'Lighten up and be a man of influence' - the festive issues facing Steve Borthwick
What must the England coach address as a new year and a new World Cup cycle begins?
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Opinion
French leave will broaden Arundell's horizons
Henry Arundell may be off limits to England in Paris but examples abound of young players boosting their careers by moving abroad.
Opinion
The All Blacks feel the need for speed
Bloodied and bruised from the narrowest of World Cup losses, the All Blacks are hoping to speed up the Test game, but will others …
Analysis
Leinster's seismic tactical shift could bring philosophical turbulence for Ireland
Jacques Nienaber's arrival could spark a major change in Leinster - and Ireland's - approach.
Interview
Aphelele Fassi: 'I’ve got a better chance of making a difference if I start putting in consistent performances'
The Sharks flyer is aiming to change perceptions on the pitch and inspire others off it.
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Aaron Wainwright: 'It might sound weird, but I’m glad I was dropped. It ignited a fire in my belly'
The rejuvenated Wales backrow relives his journey from outcast to standout, and the World Cup hurt that still lingers
Analysis
Eddie Jones: coaching genius or court jester?
The returning Japan supremo works in a world of lightning speed and sudden contradiction.
Analysis
Are the French falling out of love with Europe?
Could the extra demands of the Top 14 be hindering the efforts of French sides in the Champions Cup?
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Ben Afshar: From '90s hip-hop and garage music' to the Investec Champions Cup
Glasgow's newest Warrior and resident DJ talks music, Iranian food and the cluttered Scottish player pathway.
Analysis
'Exeter Chiefs represent the straight-shooting honesty of English rugby'
Rob Baxter's model showed the way on a huge Champions Cup weekend for English clubs.
Interview
‘It’s hard to see the path a good young player takes’: Bryan Redpath on Scottish rugby’s development issue
The former Scotland captain assesses why talented youngsters struggle to break into the pro game
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Theo Dan: 'Whenever someone tells me how well I’m doing I still can’t quite take it in'
Twelve months ago the Saracens hooker was playing at Ampthill but in a whirlwind year he won a Premiership trophy and played in a …
