England’s Tom Curry ‘could be another McCaw type of player’
Still only 22, the powerful backrow has become a leader for Eddie Jones’ team
Itoje the chief culprit as England pay a heavy price for ill-discipline
Contentious refereeing decisions a big factor as Wales seal unlikely Triple Crown
Rugby union still faces a myriad of challenges 25 years into professionalism
Questions remain around player protection and the futures of smaller clubs
Medical experts cast doubt on safety of collective training in contact sports
Lancet report challenges idea that team sports can safely return to empty stadiums
George North expects ‘tense’ showdown with ‘exceptional’ England
Wing focused on putting Wales in great position in Six Nations rather than record hunting
Isa Nacewa: Black magic no longer casts a spell on Ireland
I’ve been telling everyone in New Zealand that we now have a real, sustainable rivalry
European return finds champions Leinster in rude health
Leo Cullen unconcerned about province’s low possession rate in win over Munster
Nobel Prize for Chemistry awarded for protein breakthroughs
Trio are given the prize for pioneering work inspired by ‘the power of evolution’
Geordan Murphy believes Spencer red card can be watershed moment
Leicester coach says his initial reaction to incident involved ‘a little bit of emotion’
English Premiership could be ring-fenced if Pat Lam’s Bristol don’t thrive
Charles Piutau one of three big-money signings made to try and cement top flight status
History beckons for Leinster great Isa Nacewa
Victory today would see back become one of most successful players in European rugby
Hodges Figgis: A 250-year-old story of selling books
‘On Christmas Eve there was always a sherry reception for the customers’
Are you sitting comfortably? Enjoy the ringside seat
From traditional button back to sculptural shapes – take a seat in these slick styles
Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide
Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages
Wasps announce signing of Australia’s Kurtley Beale
Waratahs back to become highest-paid player in English Premiership history
Gordon D’Arcy: Return of Ireland players tips balance towards Leinster
Fixture against Munster will always be the one that matters most to Leinster players
‘All hands on deck’ for injury-hit Leinster as they face Dragons
Leinster suffer from interminably long injury list and concussive non-concussion
Johnny Sexton concussion leaves way clear for Wasps to sting hard
Leinster suffer heaviest defeat in Europe, but main concern is for Ireland’s outhalf
Champions Cup sparkle can dispel World Cup hangover
Irish provinces capable of a clean sweep this weekend as European campaign gets underway
Irish provinces out of place in rugby’s rich man’s world
Wasps’ brilliant back three highlights new money available to English Premiership clubs
Michael Cheika formula has mended a broken team
The Australia coach sat down with Gerry Thornley to discuss his motivational tactics
RWC #22 - Brian O’Driscoll reaches for the corner against Australia
Ireland’s very own superman drags us so close to a famous victory back in 2003
Joe Schmidt plays down Jack McGrath incident
Possible citing for Ireland prop an issue after narrow defeat to the Barbarians
Barbarians claim spoils against Ireland in error-strewn affair
Jack McGrath will face nervous wait over yellow card for kneeing
Ireland’s latest centenarian celebrates his birthday in the pub
Born in 1915, George Smith worked as a docker until his retirement 35 years ago
Concussion such a cause for concern in US it may result in huge changes
Claims that outdated methods are putting millions of young sportspeople at risk
IRB to block Games loophole allowing players to switch national allegiance
Steffon Armitage considering options with France for the 2015 World Cup
Rare moss thought to be extinct in Ireland found in Offaly bog
The rare moss was found by ecologist Dr George Smith in Clara
‘Not too many players you’d come across who haven’t been concussed’ – McFadden
Leinster winger accepts rugby is getting physically harder every year
Chiefs head off Brumbies at the pass
New Zealand team win the Super 15 title for the second season in succession
Gatland hopes his big gambles pays off for the Lions
Wallabies more likely to produce a moment of magic to win the series
Lions keen to move on from ‘Wednesday’s’ O’Driscoll story
Rowntree says no injury concerns ahead of final test
Intense scrutiny having no adverse effect on a relaxed and engaging Robbie Deans
Wallabies coach makes his own big call, restoring veteran George Smith
Deans keeps faith with O’Connor for second test
Wallabies coach keeps converted winger at outhalf for second match of series against the Lions
Injured O’Connell agrees to request to remain on with Lions
Munster man intends to still play a part as Warren Gatland’s men bid for series glory
ACT Brumbies out to make most of free shot at Lions in Canberra
Host side not fully loaded but victory would boost coach Jake White’s chances of succeeding Robbie Deans as Wallabies head coach
Second coming proving all the sweeter for Brumbies’ Clyde Rathbone
Former Wallaby looking forward to locking horns with the Lions
Quade Cooper omitted from Australia squad as Kurtley Beale returns
Coach Robbie Deans set to announce his final six players this week
Welsh duo back in harness with Lions
But Ireland fullback Rob Kearney remains sidelined with hamstring tear
Wallabies winger Digby Ioane may miss first Lions test
New Zealand-born 27-year-old underwent knee surgery today and faces race to be fit for June 22nd match
Lynagh believes O’Connell should lead Lions in Australia
Former Wallaby great says Munster man ticks all the right boxes
Smith back in Wallabies frame after extending Brumbies contract
Flanker could face British and Irish Lions during their Australia tour
Pocock to miss Lions series
Australian flanker suffered serious knee injury playing for Brumbies yesterday
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