Owen Doyle: Professional game a dangerous place for amateur players
A non-stop Trojan effort due to ability gap raises a very serious player welfare issue
Japan player watch: How Timothy Lafaele enables his side’s dynamic back play
Ireland have found the Samoan-born centre a tough opponent in recent meetings
Great entertainers Japan laying foundations to join rugby elite
Top League now pumping players out as standard rises each year, says Robbie Deans
Johnny Sexton gives hint that 2023 Rugby World Cup may be a bridge too far
Ireland outhalf rules out role as a coach or pundit when his playing career ends
Sports doctor hopes rugby has reached its tipping point
Bill Ribbans has offered surgical or medical care to Olympic and world champions
Bernard Jackman helping world’s top coaches pick each other’s brains
Zoom gathering started with just seven coaches has mushroomed during lockdown
Ian Foster extends All Blacks’ boot-room dynasty but who is he?
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Impressive track record lands Kiwi Rennie Australia’s top job
Coach has a history of winning, a word that has been lost to the Australian game
Japan hoping to maintain momentum with win over Samoa
The Japanese public has taken to devouring rugby stories as it gets to know its heroes
Captain Johnny Sexton confirms he is fit to kick at goal
The Misaki is like playing rugby inside a sauna and water breaks will be allowed
Dave Rennie busy fine-tuning Glasgow powerhouse
Ex-Waikato Chiefs head coach has overseen a marked improvement in Scottish club
Isa Nacewa: Leinster can expect all out war against Saracens
In battles like these you need to get away with whatever you can
Conor O’Shea not bothered by speculation over his job at Italy
Rumours abound Racing 92 coaches Laurent Travers and Laurent Labit are being lined up
Steve Hansen departure to coincide with huge challenges for All Blacks
He has been part of the team’s coaching staff as head coach or assistant coach since 2004
Joe Schmidt turned down New Zealand approach to sign Ireland extension
NZ Rugby chief Steve Tew confirms offer was made late last year
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
Conor O’Shea desperate for Italy to finally fire shots at Ireland
Head coach says team is making progress and beginning to create options in all positions
Shaun Edwards open to other offers
‘If I get an offer as a head coach in rugby league or rugby union, I will listen to it’
Conor O’Shea makes ‘difficult decision’ to omit Ian McKinley
'This setback will only steel him to put more pressure on the guys ahead of him'
Gordon D’Arcy: Endgame against France showed power of the Joe Schmidt way
Johnny Sexton’s brilliance followed the correct decisions made under pressure
Six Nations 2018: Italy may spring a surprise or two
Weakest team impressed last year and Conor O’Shea will now be hoping for more in 2018
Steve Hansen sees opportunities for All Blacks after tough year
Coach will use autumn games to blood some new players as World Cup cycle gears up
Warren Gatland enjoys a red letter day at Eden Park
British and Irish Lions coach praises his side for securing drawn series with All Blacks
Father of All Blacks’ Barrett clan has plenty to smile about
Kevin ‘Smiley’ Barrett recalls his family’s time in Meath where his sons played GAA
Gregor Paul: Loss to Ireland has primed All Blacks for Lions onslaught
Gatland’s men may struggle to cope with high expectations All Blacks are used to
Kieran Keane a strong contender to be next Connacht coach
Waikato Chiefs backs coach has formidable credentials to succeed Pat Lam
Close but no cigar: How America failed to kill Fidel Castro
From toxic pens to poisoned milkshake, security men calculate 634 failed murder plots
Matt Williams: We will see Ireland’s worth against a pissed-off New Zealand team
Kiwis seek revenge, hoping to inspire those back home affected by the earthquake
Matt Williams: Long-term plan required to catch New Zealand
Ireland have all basic tools needed to challenge the best rugby nation but it will take time
Wayne Smith’s exacting standards keep All Blacks on top
The man known as ‘the Professor’ is a vital cog in New Zealand’s powerful machine
‘Front Up, Rise Up’ extract: the Bundellu Aki story
‘Irish Times’ writer Gerry Thornley’s new book examines Connacht’s rise to Pro12 success
Warren Gatland declares no interest in England job
Wales head coach dismisses reports claiming he will succeed Stewart Lancaster
Nathan Grey could be the key to Australia keeping out All-Blacks
Defence coach has made the Wallabies a formidable defensive proposition
All Blacks anchors primed for pressure
The more you understand it the better you cope with it, says veteran Kevin Mealamu
Andy Farrell denies undue influence over England selections
More recriminations as assistant coach faces fresh media inquisition on role
Les Kiss appointed interim coach as Ulster sack Mark Anscombe
Province say they are looking to recruit ‘a significant international quality figure’ for the full-time post
Spear tackle leaves Lions captain’s tour in tatters
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