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David Ferguson

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 …

OPINION
Gregor Paul

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.

ANALYSIS
Sam Larner

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

EXCLUSIVE
Jamie Lyall

'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?

OPINION
Gavin Mortimer

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

EXCLUSIVE
Jamie Lyall

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.

OPINION
Mark Orders

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
Alasdair Mackenzie

'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.

OPINION
Jon Cardinelli

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…

ANALYSIS
Nick Bishop

Why the Wallabies were always destined to fail

Lack of experience proved the decisive factor in a disastrous 2023 for the Wallabies.

OPINION
Gregor Paul

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.

OPINION
Tom Vinicombe

Where does Sam Cane go from here?

Sam Cane might be rethinking his future after a sad end to the Rugby World Cup.

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