Opinion
Only one Irish front-rower can be confident as Furlong and Porter fight for Test spots
Tadhg Furlong is still searching for fitness and form while team-mate Andrew Porter faces a battle for the No.1 jersey.
Opinion
Ben Kay: 'The return of Owen Farrell will ruffle feathers, but not amongst the players. He drives standards.'
The injury to Elliot Daly is a serious blow but the call-up of Owen Farrell does strengthen the squad in many areas
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Interview
George Ford: ‘I’m still as hungry and motivated as ever to play for England’
As he prepares to become England's eighth Test centurion, the fly-half says the milestone 'is not the end goal'.
Analysis
Who is telling the truth about France's tour of New Zealand?
Prominent New Zealand figures have lambasted Fabien Galthie's weakened selection, while the France coach points to player welfare.
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'Itoje is the standard bearer for this Lions group. He leads the way.'
Andy Farrell has myriad conundrums to solve as the Lions near their defining moment but the captain's form is not a worry
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Armed guards, flags set alight and a fusillade of oranges - England's 1990 tour of Argentina remembered
The first tour by an English team since the Falklands War made for a politically charged and highly volatile backdrop to the infam…
Interview
Tomas Albornoz: ‘There's always something special about Argentina playing England’
The in-form Los Pumas playmaker is looking forward to seeing his colleagues taking on England in their own lair
Star Columns
Can ‘hybrid’ Damian McKenzie lead the All Blacks to a World Cup?
The New Zealand playmaker's backfield frailties in the Super Rugby Pacific final raises further questions over his suitability at …
Ben Kay: 'I get the feeling Aussie pundits have no idea how much the game has changed in the Northern Hemisphere.'
The Lions have work to do but in a pressured environment, the England World Cup winner backs them to meet the Wallaby challenge
'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
Analysis
How the Lions found their roar, and disproved a popular Australian theory
In hammering the Western Force, Andy Farrell's tourists disproved the popular theory about the stodgy nature of northern hemispher…
The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter
Fractures appeared again in the Reds front-row in Christchurch, which could have a damning effect on their Lions tour selection ho…
How university 'alchemy' is powering Bath's treble charge
The underrated but increasingly well-trodden pathway through higher education to elite rugby is being utilised by England's top do…
Interviews
Andy Onyeama-Christie: ‘There was a lot of ‘why me?'. I've accepted it now'
The Saracens flanker has endured horrendous luck with injury but is ready to resume his Scotland career.
Sam Davies: 'In Wales every mistake I made was put under the magnifying glass'
Rejuvenated and on course for Top 14 promotion with Grenoble, the Welsh pivot explains why leaving home rekindled his zest for rug…
Underdog to big dog: Joe McCarthy’s journey from school's fourth XV to Lions
The Leinster and Ireland lock spent his teenage years on the edge of obscurity, but his quiet determination has paid off.
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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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