‘This isn’t a rebel competition’: David Humphreys on how World 12s can change rugby
Former Ireland star believes new competition can do for rugby what IPL did for cricket
Former Ireland star believes new competition can do for rugby what IPL did for cricket
Often used as motivation, the club and supporters are aware of their pariah status
Weakened defending champions remain daunting Champions Cup quarter-final opponents
Leinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivated
His late arrival as England enforcer to entrepreneur, and all that comes in between
Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park
Owen Farrell has been selected by the reigning champions for trip to the Aviva
Leinster coach familiar with most of the players his team will face in Champions Cup
The Waterford man whose only limits are those of his imagination
While not behemoth they once were, under Erasmus province have rediscovered old threat
Peter O’Mahony’s relaxed attitude bodes well for province ahead of European semi-final
Backrow suffered ankle injury during Super Rugby match for Stormers
World Cup final one-off game and anything can happen – but Australia must attack
Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final
Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks
Mighty New Zealanders’ all-round strength can make difference against the Springboks
Outstanding All Blacks’ flanker has for 14 years been bending the game to his will
Wales coach is prepared for a hugely physical 80 minutes against the Springboks
Bryan Habana looks to surpass Jonah Lomu’s RWC try tally for South Africa
Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa
South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan
South Africa emphasise respect for their opponents ahead of opening clash
Springboks coach criticised by country’s biggest trade union for ‘racist choices’
New Zealand have much to gain with victory in Johannesburg
South Africa captain Victor Matfield a doubt for the Rugby Championship clash
Australia pip Springboks at the death to get off to winning start in Rugby Championship
South Africa coach turns to experience for trip to Twickenham
Matt Williams believes Heyneke Meyer has added flair to physicality and it is a masterstroke
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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