‘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
Let’s face it, Saracens don’t really care that they are rugby’s most hated team
Often used as motivation, the club and supporters are aware of their pariah status
Gerry Thornley: Saracens have targeted Leinster for eight months
Weakened defending champions remain daunting Champions Cup quarter-final opponents
Champions Cup Final: Leinster and Saracens ready to rumble
Leinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivated
Grounded George Kruis ruins the narrative of big, bad Saracens
His late arrival as England enforcer to entrepreneur, and all that comes in between
Leinster come in to Champions Cup final in fine fettle
Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park
Saracens and Toulon name teams for Champions Cup quarter-finals
Owen Farrell has been selected by the reigning champions for trip to the Aviva
Stuart Lancaster all too aware of the quality Saracens will bring
Leinster coach familiar with most of the players his team will face in Champions Cup
‘By lifting others, you also lift yourself ’ - John McGrath’s remarkable journey
The Waterford man whose only limits are those of his imagination
Munster emerge from crisis with renewed belief
While not behemoth they once were, under Erasmus province have rediscovered old threat
Munster determined to unleash hounds on Saracens
Peter O’Mahony’s relaxed attitude bodes well for province ahead of European semi-final
South Africa veteran Schalk Burger ruled out of Ireland series
Backrow suffered ankle injury during Super Rugby match for Stormers
D’Arcy: Wallabies have chance if they make All Blacks doubt
World Cup final one-off game and anything can happen – but Australia must attack
Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle
Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final
New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission
Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks poised to make final push
Mighty New Zealanders’ all-round strength can make difference against the Springboks
Magnificent Richie McCaw ready to put his body on the line again
Outstanding All Blacks’ flanker has for 14 years been bending the game to his will
Warren Gatland well aware of what South Africa will bring
Wales coach is prepared for a hugely physical 80 minutes against the Springboks
No Victor Matfield but JP Pietersen returns to face Wales
Bryan Habana looks to surpass Jonah Lomu’s RWC try tally for South Africa
Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength
Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa
Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful response
South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan
Springboks expect different type of challenge from Japan
South Africa emphasise respect for their opponents ahead of opening clash
Heyneke Meyer says he has full backing of South Africa squad
Springboks coach criticised by country’s biggest trade union for ‘racist choices’
Richie McCaw relishing last bout in South Africa
New Zealand have much to gain with victory in Johannesburg
Fresh injury worries for Boks ahead of All Blacks match
South Africa captain Victor Matfield a doubt for the Rugby Championship clash
Tevita Kuridrani gives Wallabies last gasp win over South Africa
Australia pip Springboks at the death to get off to winning start in Rugby Championship
Heyneke Meyer makes five changes for England clash
South Africa coach turns to experience for trip to Twickenham
Much more to the Springboks than ‘heads down, bums up, straight ahead’
Matt Williams believes Heyneke Meyer has added flair to physicality and it is a masterstroke
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