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Six Nations column: 'Le Mans welcomes an Irish team who are on a mission to put many things right'
Finally, it’s here! Thanks to our friends over in the men’s rugby department for providing a wonderful curtain raiser for this…
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Hurricanes v Rebels: Canes’ depth is unmatched, Rebels forwards outmuscled again
The Hurricanes are still the only undefeated side left in Super Rugby Pacific with the men from New Zealand’s capital running ri…
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Gatland faces tricky questions after Wales' Six Nations trauma
The longstanding Welsh coach may see light at the end of the tunnel but the worry is it might be an onrushing train.
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So-called 'world's best' Ireland set for Springbok reality check
The kegs of Guinness have been emptied and the confetti has all been swept away. Now that Ireland have secured a second consecutiv…
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Les joueurs d'aujourd'hui sont-ils vraiment meilleurs qu'avant ?
C'est la question que pose Jake White. L'entraîneur champion du monde 2007 dresse quelques pistes de comparaison entre les géné…
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Jake White: Are modern rugby players actually better?
The Six Nations has given me bit of head space to reflect about rugby and its direction of travel. It’s funny, I remember Frik d…
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The All Blacks' front row could all be Hurricanes at this point
The surface value stat of scrum wins by the Hurricanes doesn't reflect how utterly dominant they have been this year. They've put …
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The five 'lost' Wallabies who could find their best positions under Joe Schmidt
The Wallabies have a new head coach in Joe Schmidt, and in his own words this is “a clean slate” for players, giving them the …
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Wales vs Scotland Six Nations preview: 'You’d be mad to miss this particular Celtic kerfuffle'
If the senior men’s and u20s championships were anything to go by, we’re in for a scintillating ride - so clear your weekends,…
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Why NZ rugby is primed for renewed battle with league
With rugby league growing in popularity and power, union bosses are fighting another war with a rival code.
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An U23 All Blacks XV: Monster tight five, lacking midfield
With a generation of talent coming through with no world-beating experience, is there cause for further concern over the All Black…
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Is it about time we gave George Ford a bit of respect?
The England fly-half put in a classy performance against France and looks to have sealed Steve Borthwick's trust