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The Scottish mastermind thriving behind the scenes in France's Top 14
After nearly two decades plotting European domination with Clermont Auvergne, the proud Scotsman has a few thoughts on rugby back …
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The time has come for NZR to make a call on All Blacks eligibility
New Zealand faces a tough decision about what to do about its current All Blacks eligibility rules.
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The end of the defensive line
The evolution of the defence took another marked step at the Rugby World Cup and 2024 will only see is progress further
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'We feel like Balotelli: why always us?' Behind the scenes at win-starved Zebre Parma
Zebre Parma have lost 28 games in a row. How do they handle the constant anguish?
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Why do the French love a bit of argy bargy?
The sad passing of enforcer Alain Esteve has brought into spotlight the reputation for thuggery in France in the 1970s
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Albert Tuisue: 'I had to help with nine post-mortems, touching the organs'
How Gloucester's ex-Fijian cop went from tiny island life to the Rugby World Cup.
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Wales turn on the style as the rebuild starts in earnest
A friendly, entertaining run out against the Barbarians will have solved a few more problems for Warren Gatland but questions rema…
ANALYSIS
'We must build our identity': Gonzalo Quesada's vision for Italian rugby
Italy unveiled their multi-lingual coach this week, who wants to shore up a suspect defence.
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Springboks unite South Africa to transcend a country beset by issues
Siya Kolisi and his team-mates inspired a nation in France but it was only when they return to South Africa that their achievement…
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Why the Wallabies were always destined to fail
Lack of experience proved the decisive factor in a disastrous 2023 for the Wallabies.
OPINION
Have the All Blacks reconfirmed their status as rugby's most prized asset?
Bouncing back after a prolonged period of turbulence may heighten the mystique surrounding the All Blacks.
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Where does Sam Cane go from here?
Sam Cane might be rethinking his future after a sad end to the Rugby World Cup.
