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Rob Baxter backs Henry Slade to bounce back from England disappointment
Whatever happens in the aftermath of England’s disastrous World Cup campaign, Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has no concerns about his players returning from international duty. While he firmly…
France: The revival of Freddie Michalak
The reasons why France fly-half Freddie Michalak has rediscovered his best during this World Cup
An England 23 for Rugby World Cup 2019
15. Mat Protheroe Current number of caps: 0 Age at start of Rugby World Cup 2019: 22 A left-field pick to headline the team-sheet, but if Protheroe’s jaw-dropping progress in…
Five things we learnt: Scotland v South Africa
After Scotland's 34-16 defeat by South Africa, we look at why a more attacking and disciplined approach is needed against Samoa
Stuart Lancaster: Should he stay or should he go?
Following England's exit from the World Cup, should Stuart Lancaster remain as head coach?
World Cup 2015: Argentina 45-16 Tonga
It wasn’t routine, but five tries and a win was fine reward for Argentina after trading blows with Tonga. The Pacific Islanders have nothing left to fight for in this…
World Cup 2015: South Africa 34-16 Scotland
In the first half hour it looked like South Africa would run away with this fixture, but Scotland kept in the fight to deny their muscular rivals a bonus point. The…
Why Georgia need more regular, meaningful Test matches
Cursed with poor ball on the turn, New Zealand full-back Ben Smith righted himself and took a half step back towards the opposition’s posts just as Lasha Malaguradze bore down…
All Blacks relaxed before Georgia clash
The Rugby World Cup means something different to us all, and offers each of us something different too; as fans and lovers of the game, that might include the chance…