Interview
'We endure, we fight to survive - that's who we are': Welcome to the Basque Country
A unique blend of national pride and sporting passion, the Basque Country remains one of rugby's most special frontiers.
Analysis
Why the Gallagher Premiership is setting the gold standard in club rugby
With high ball-in-play time and success stories at Test level, England's top flight delivers an excellent product - despite its fi…
Features
Opinion
Opportunity knocks for 'new warriors' in Springboks squad
Juarno Augustus and Marnus van der Merwe could be the breakout Boks in 2025 as Rassie Erasmus layers yet more depth upon on his So…
Opinion
Why Steve Diamond should be in the running for Premiership DoR of the year
Other coaches have endured headache, but amid slashed budgets, talent drain and a club for sale, Diamond's season has been an endl…
Opinion
Fans flock to France’s ‘formidable’ ProD2 as English second tier plays catch-up
With former Test stars and record crowds, the ProD2 is a showcase for French rugby as the play-offs begin.
Opinion
Champions Cup Final: Chemistry 20-28 Physics
Northampton Saints were gallant in defeat but the power and panache exhibited by Bordeaux-Begles meant they were worthy winners
Analysis
Should the All Blacks return the fabled number seven jersey to Ardie Savea?
He's an indispensable member of the All Blacks pack, but which position best suits the barnstorming Moana Pasifika talisman?
Star Columns
'Love him or hate him, Henry Pollock has got the rugby world talking.'
The Northampton and England backrow's confidence, verve and raw ability have raised eyebrows around the globe
What the data tells us about the make-up of the 2025 British and Irish Lions squad
Andy Farrell has picked a squad rich in age and experience and the hope is they don't get run off their feet Down Under
'The decision not to allow Finn Russell back on at Murrayfield was an enlightened one.'
With the heightened awareness around concussion the decision not to send Finn Russell back on the field was significant
Analysis
Retiring Care and Youngs leave worthy legacy to emerging England scrum-halves
England's new generation of No.9s will have to go some to match the class and durability of retiring duo.
'The kicking 10 is dead, long live the creative 10.'
The rise of 'ballers' like Marcus Smith, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian McKenzie has seen excitement levels rise
From an uncertain position, Barrett and McKenzie are the All Blacks' key playmakers
They may once have felt unwanted by the national setup, but the two playmakers are now front and centre in the New Zealand backlin…
Interviews
James Ramm: Backflips, Bambi and the biggest game of my life
Once a gymnast with Olympic goals, the Northampton Saints flyer is relishing his shot at Investec Champions Cup glory.
David Gérard: Rebuilding Romania via Lomu, blood and broken hips
The rambunctious Frenchman has charted a remarkable voyage in rugby, and steered the struggling Stejarii to World Cup qualificatio…
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Opinion
25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 5 to 1
Wales' late, late show, Sexton's drop-goal, Russell's pass, Super Saturday 2015 and Wales' first Slam since 70s, but which is No.1…
Analysis
The Springbok selection experiment is far from over
Rassie Erasmus has named an extended alignment camp which shows the Springboks intend to freshen up an ageing squad
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