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Champions Cup primed for a bold renaissance
The premier domestic club competition in the world has had a tumultuous time in recent years but is predicting a stirring comeback
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The Premiership is becoming increasingly beguiled by Russell's rakish charm
The charismatic Scotland fly-half has, in just a matter of weeks, added a sense of calm and a sprinkle of stardust down in the Wes…
OPINION
'There is far too much naysaying around England - the Boks are beatable'
England must believe megaton South Africa and their fabled Bomb Squad are not invincible.
INTERVIEW
Matt Dawson: 'It’s about winning – people remember who lifts the trophy, few remember the journey'
England have their critics for a pedestrian style but the England World Cup winners says substance must come over style
INTERVIEW
Lewis Moody: 'This team is in a better place than we were in 2007.'
A veteran of three World Cups, the former Leicester Tigers and Bath backrow has some prescient thoughts on England's class of 2023…
ANALYSIS
Can budding genius Finn Russell make the most of his career-defining Bath move?
Finn Russell's move to Bath could determine whether he fulfils his prodigious gifts and he has the support network to thrive
INTERVIEW
Why Eddie Jones has plundered the North to boost the Wallabies' World Cup campaign
The ex-England coach has cherry-picked the men he feels can lead Australia into the latter stages of the knockout phases
INTERVIEW
Billy Twelvetrees: 'Ed started pre-season with us and and nine months on he’s really struggling. Jesus Christ.'
The former England and Lions centre, leaves Kingsholm a legend after over a decade's service, and in that time he has matured into…
INTERVIEW
Our friends in the North
It's vital rugby union has a foothold in the North of England, which makes Sale's first visit to Twickenham since 2006 pivotal
INTERVIEW
Dave Attwood: 'I’d given everything I possibly could have but it wasn’t enough'
The Bath, Bristol and Gloucester second-row has given an immense amount to the game and now he wants to give back
INTERVIEW
All hail Nick Abendanon, a rare talent overlooked by England but adored in France
The popular Bath and Clermont full-back will be fondly remembered for his courage and ability to quicken the pulse of the fans
EXCLUSIVE
Santiago Carreras: 'It could sound quite arrogant, but I want to be the best player in the world'
The Argentine playmaker has lit up the Premiership and could pose a huge threat to England's aspirations at the World Cup
ANALYSIS
Bristol Bears and the White Knight
English rugby is riven with financial strife, relying on its benevolent owners to prop clubs up, and in Steve Lansdown, Bristol Be…
OPINION
Has Steve Borthwick settled on his World Cup No 9?
Jack van Poortvliet is in the box-seat for the England No 9 shirt but there are a smattering of quality options hellbent reclaimin…
George Ford's timely return gives England options at No 10
The former Leicester Tiger was Steve Borthwick's on-field general and there will be a temptation to bring him back into the Test f…
INTERVIEW
Dan Biggar takes French leave but Welsh ambitions burn brightly
The veteran Wales fly-half has adapted to his new surroundings in the South of France well but he still harbours ambitions on a Te…
INTERVIEW
Alex Sanderson: 'I'd say we're pretty spiritual people'
The Sale Sharks head coach has been in the job nearly two years and has the club riding high in the Premiership with his unique ap…
ANALYSIS
Back from the abyss, Bath's revival is gathering steam
Johan van Graan has quietly set about improving every facet of the West Country club and results are starting to come
INTERVIEW
After a rebrand and rebuild, can Exeter Chiefs reach rugby's top table again?
After a decade of progress, Rob Baxter's men hit the wall, but behind-the-scenes, there has been work to rebuild the Devonian fort…
ANALYSIS
Pumas in the Premiership have a licence to thrill
The Premiership is being flooded with talented and durable Argentines, and it is a much more colourful place for it
