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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Steward takes charge as England momentum is restored

After their shock loss to Argentina, England steady the ship to down Japan as the All Blacks juggernaut rolls into town

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The return of Dalton Papali'i puts Sam Cane's spot in jeopardy

Sam Cane might be the All Blacks captain but Dalton Papali'i could be the No 7 they need.

Exclusive
Daniel Gallan

Monty Ioane: 'I came close to quitting. I thought it was the end'

After a roller-coaster year with Italy and a move back to Melbourne, the jet-heeled wing is in a reflective mood

Interview
Owain Jones

How Nic Gill conditions one of the world's most successful sporting teams

The All Blacks head of strength and conditioning on life on the road, the 'freaks' he works with and why he no longer chases the n…

Interview
Garry Doyle

Billy Holland: 'I hope Munster stick it to them the way Ireland did on Saturday'

Munster's most capped player had the chance to leave his home province but stayed and he wants his side to give South Africa 'A' t…

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

England left with more questions than answers

England were yet again left to search for positives after a narrow loss to Argentina, ramping up the pressure on Eddie Jones

Opinion
Tom Vinicombe

Life's about to get much tougher for Caleb Clarke

The return of Anton Lienert-Brown could spell trouble for All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke.

Opinion
Tom Vinicombe

Is Damian McKenzie a genuine No 10 option for the All Blacks?

Damian McKenzie delivered a sterling performance for the All Blacks XV against Ireland A.

Exclusive
Daniel Gallan

Adam Beard: 'We've shown we can compete with the best in the world.'

The Ospreys lock has become a tower of strength with Wales and he has the size and ability to keep ruling the skies in the Test ar…

Opinion
Ben Kay

Ben Kay: 'England are a long way off where Eddie - if he was truthful - would want them'

With three Test blocks before the World Cup, every game will bring more scrutiny for an England coach still tinkering with his bes…

Interview
Steffan Thomas

Murray Mexted: 'I think rugby is definitely under threat in New Zealand'

The All Blacks legend still cares deeply about the game and discusses private-equity, concussion and whether New Zealand can win t…

Analysis
Claire Thomas

The precocious French starlets hoping to fell the Black Ferns

The underdogs against a resurgent Black Ferns side, Thomas Darracq's squad of young talents believe they can cause an upset

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