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It’s hard to see how legacy of club’s cheating won’t leave a stain on his coaching career
Pros and cons: Dion O’Cuinneagain on professionalism, then and now
The former Irish captain is now a doctor in his native South Africa
RWC Moments: Jannie de Beer’s five drop goals
Springboks’ second-choice outhalf stood up to the plate to dash England’s hopes
Grounded George Kruis ruins the narrative of big, bad Saracens
His late arrival as England enforcer to entrepreneur, and all that comes in between
Gerry Thornley: Epic final in prospect as two rugby machines collide
Most consistently dominant forces in Europe have proven their worth repeatedly
New criticism of England rugby for letting Andy Farrell leave
‘He is good at organising his team and filling up the space on the park. And he does that really well’
Declan Kidney and Les Kiss take over at London Irish
Kidney installed as director of rugby while Kiss will act as head coach
Peter O’Mahony pleased by reports of Kidney and Kiss coaching London Irish
‘It’s good to see them getting back in,’ says Munster and Ireland flanker
Gerry Thornley: This new Italy team won't be built in a day
Bradley and Aboud also playing key roles in the restoration of Azzurri rugby
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
Jean de Villiers gives seal of approval to new Munster man van Graan
Springbok legend would ‘love to see’ likes of O’Connell and O’Gara on province’s ticket
Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland’s creative spontaneity will beat the Springboks
Saturday should show that Bundee Aki is a central figure in Joe Schmidt’s thinking
Springboks’ malaise serves as warning against relaxing Ireland squad policy
Joe Schmidt has watched South Africa wrestle with retaining talent in recent years
Rassie Erasmus exit from Munster a major blow for province
New coach will have to understand tight restrictions and fit in with Schmidt philosophy
Would introvert leader Mark McCall fit the bill for Irish role?
Two of the three pillars of Saracens’ success explain what the makes the third tick
Chris Ashton may get fairytale finish with Saracens in cup final
Winger could break Vincent Clerc’s all-time European record in final outing with club
RWC 19: Ireland could make quarter-finals in one piece this time
Analysis: Possible last eight meeting with Springboks would not faze Joe Schmidt’s side
Saracens building identity and tearing down perceptions
Mark McCall has played key role in helping build north London rugby powerhouse
Munster determined to unleash hounds on Saracens
Peter O’Mahony’s relaxed attitude bodes well for province ahead of European semi-final
Maro Itoje promises to be Ireland’s worst nightmare
England prodigy is captain-material and will seek to tick off Dublin on way to greatness
Gerry Thornley: Hats off to Conor O’Shea for outfoxing Eddie Jones
Incidents at Twickenham and Aviva show how interpretation of law differs among referees
South Africa retain coach Allister Coetzee despite poor run
Changes made to support team with Italy defence coach Brendan Venter sounded out
England call for rule changes and refunds after Italy tactics
Coach Eddie Jones said Italy’s tactic of not committing men to the ruck was “a joke”
England boss Eddie Jones not happy with Italy’s tactics
‘I thought they were brilliant in the execution, but if that’s rugby, I’m going to retire’
Ireland v Italy: Rome offers chance for redemption
Joe Schmidt calls up Donnacha Ryan and Cian Healy to starting XV for Italy test
South Africans putting Springbok into Munster’s step
CJ Stander, Jaco Taute and Jean Kleyn provide powerful framework of raw power
Andy McGeady: Time on Cullen’s side but the time for Leinster might be now
He may be only 37 but the ex-Leinster secondrow has always been a natural leader
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