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Waisea Nayacalevu: 'Fiji can win the Rugby World Cup'
The Sale-bound Fijian captain recounts his cherished village upbringing and searing rise to international history-maker.
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Disciplinary verdicts as puzzling as ever – even when consistent to a fault
Arguments of inconsistency in SANZAAR's judicial process are mostly superficial, but it is still prone to some puzzling verdicts.
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Thierry Futeu: 'The policeman chased me, I pretended to throw a stone at his head and ran for the border'
The Cameroon-born Spain prop has the most arresting back story of robbery, refugee camps and a quest for citizenship.
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Munster have much to play for after blowing best Champions Cup shot in years
A tantalising European opportunity has been squandered, but the proud province are intent on defending their URC title.
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Sam Warburton: 'It surprises me how few people are prepared to put in the hard work'
The former Lions captain and now respected broadcaster has his say on academy pathways, rugby's doomsayers and Louis Rees-Zammit
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Grassroots rugby 'needs to fit around people's lives or face further challenges'
Rugby's inability to adapt to changing times means the grassroots game is struggling as other formats prosper.
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Who will be Robertson's choice as All Blacks captain?
New Zealand's new coach may have to take a leap of faith given there is 'no perfect choice' available to him.
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Bryan Habana: 'Sevens already had its watershed moment when it became an Olympic sport'
The Olympics is less than 100 days away and Brian O'Driscoll and Bryan Habana are already expecting the sevens to be seismic.
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Chasing the American dream
With World Cups looming in 2031 and 2033, US universities are ramping up their search for talent overseas.
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Charlie Cale may be the answer to Joe Schmidt's back-row prayers
The young Brumby has potential to become Australia's go-to number eight.
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Seb Blake: From Chinnor to the European champions in one crazy year
Gloucester's English and Australian qualified hooker reflects on a blistering rise to the Kingsholm first team.
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How agents have helped emerging nations talent triumph
Rugby agents have opened doors and fuelled big moves for talented athletes from diverse and less heralded international background…
