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Chris Hewett: It’s too quiet! The decline of the supercoach

Chris Hewett asks whether rugby is losing something as the era of globe-trotting supercoaches gives way to a new generation of homegrown head coaches.

South Africa’s Cobus Reinach

Neil de Kock: All Blacks getting in the mood to take on the Springboks challenge

Neil de Kock believes the All Blacks are finding their rhythm ahead of their mouth-watering series against South Africa, but expects the Springboks to use their set-piece strength...

How we’ll miss Smith’s brilliant sporting mind

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Starring role: Brian Smith playing for Ireland in 1990 Five Nations PICTURE: Getty Images WHERE do we begin with Brian Smith, one of rugby’s...

Beauden Barrett playing for New Zealand against the Stormers

Peter Jackson: All Blacks great Beauden Barrett is hanging on for his final hurrah

Peter Jackson examines Beauden Barrett’s fight to secure a place at next year’s World Cup as the All Blacks great faces competition.

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Bath wing Henry Arundell

Prem review: Champions Cup is the one Johann van Graan wants to add to his collection at Bath

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bath.

Alfie Barbeary scoring for Bath.

Richard Barrington: George Martin and Alife Barbeary will power Saracens

Former Saracens prop Richard Barrington, below, talks to Ben Jaycock about his move into coaching, the next generation of front row talent, a new era at Saracens and...

Newcastle Red Bulls launch plans to make North East a ‘hotbed’ of rugby talent

Newcastle Red Bulls and Darlington Mowden Park have joined forces to develop local players and create a stronger pathway for emerging talent across the North East.

Joe Joyce in action for Connacht

New Gloucester lock Joe Joyce wants to make friends in The Shed

Joe Joyce is targeting a top-four finish with Gloucester after returning to the Premiership, with the lock enthused by the club’s new coaching set-up and summer recruitment.

URCMore URC

Frawley is moving to Connacht after leaving Leinster.

Leinster exodus could make Irish provincial battles closer than ever as Connacht strengthen

Chris Collyer looks at how Leinster’s summer departures could make Irish provincial battles closer than ever, with Connacht among those strengthened by players moving across the country.

Ospreys v Scarlets – EPCR Challenge Cup – Swansea.com Stadium

WRU: It’s either Ospreys or Scarlets

Scarlets insist they remain committed to being “at the heart of west Wales” after the WRU confirmed either they or Ospreys will lose their professional licence as part...

Gareth Anscombe will be playing for Scarlets next season.

Gareth Anscombe says competition will bring the best out of Scarlets

Gareth Anscombe says he still has “a huge desire to compete”, while Nigel Davies explains the mentality Scarlets want to build.

URC Ins and Outs – Cardiff leading the Welsh challenge

Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the URC season with Jarrod Evans returning to the Blue and Blacks as Corniel van Zyl puts final touches to his squad

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Jonathan Davies: WRU board must go now

Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies has backed growing calls for change at the Welsh Rugby Union, urging the organisation to appoint an interim board and set a new...

Bath wing Henry Arundell

Prem review: Champions Cup is the one Johann van Graan wants to add to his collection at Bath

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bath.

Alfie Barbeary scoring for Bath.

Richard Barrington: George Martin and Alife Barbeary will power Saracens

Former Saracens prop Richard Barrington, below, talks to Ben Jaycock about his move into coaching, the next generation of front row talent, a new era at Saracens and...

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Chris Hewett: It’s too quiet! The decline of the supercoach

Chris Hewett asks whether rugby is losing something as the era of globe-trotting supercoaches gives way to a new generation of homegrown head coaches.

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