Analysis
James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum
Sabbaticals may provide the silver bullet to one of rugby's greatest issues, the competing interests of club and country.
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Opinion
The Champions' Cup - a paradise lost?
The venerable tournament has lost its way of late so is there any way back for a competition which used to stir emotions like few …
Opinion
Fur set to fly as Parisian duo dragged into Top 14 relegation dogfight
While Vannes and Perpignan battle to avoid the drop, Stade Français and Racing 92 are also scrapping for survival.
Interview
Why Jacob Stockdale 2.0 is ready for an Ireland renaissance this summer
The Ulster left-wing, along with Jimmy O'Brien and Cormac Izuckukwu are pushing hard for starring roles on Ireland's summer tour
Analysis
How 'misunderstood' Rassie Erasmus is rolling back the clock
The Springbok Supremo's use of the bench has been heavily - and unfairly - criticised, but he remains at the cutting edge of rugby…
Analysis
'Haves and have nots': The Six Nations numbers reveal hidden truths
World Rugby's statistical review shows an uptick in points and drama, but more issues at scrum time and questions about beefy benc…
Opinion
'Waltzing O'Driscoll, the Sea of Red and the Plank': Remembering the 2001 British and Irish Lions odyssey
Marred by newspaper columns and controversy, Graham Henry's 2001 vintage still served up a fabulous Test series against the Wallab…
Opinion
Crusaders impact could put veteran O’Connor in Wallabies mix for Lions
He may be 34 and only averaging 23 minutes per game, but could the experienced No.10 return to Australia fold?
Opinion
Mark Tele'a's departure sends unsettling message to NZRU over wantaway All Blacks
A breakthrough player of the year in 2023, to suggest the Blues winger is past his best at 28 is a lazy narrative. He will be miss…
Opinion
'Youngs has chosen to turn down Racing 92 and offers from Japan meaning Leicester will be both his beginning and his end.'
The Leicester, England and Lions scrum-half has decided to call it a day while still at the top of his game.
Opinion
Leinster lions Van der Flier & Ringrose roaring loudly for overdue tours
Two inspirational Irish figures have yet to earn the Lions call, but are playing with points to prove.
Opinion
Is the All Blacks captaincy right for Scott Barrett?
As he struggles for form, the Crusaders kingpin may benefit from being relieved of the burden of skippering his country.
