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How a long-running sevens tournament kickstarted rugby on the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada
When Kirani James raced home to win Grenada’s first-ever Olympic medal with gold in the 400m at London 2012, an instant legacy was forged – that much was clear. What…
What it’s like to see the Antoine Dupont SVNS circus in all its glory
The Antoine Dupont train has left the station: Next stop, Los Angeles. You knew Dupont’s arrival on the sevens stage was going to be big, but in this world of…
Secret Ref: Should Paolo Garbisi have been able to retake Italy kick against France in the 2024 Six Nations?
The Secret Ref weighs in on the debate – to retake or not to retake? Read his thoughts
England blitz will bring rewards
Felix Jones's new defence system has been hit and miss so far in the Six Nations
Refereeing FAQs: Your rugby laws queries answered by top expert
Ours is a sport with myriad different little nuances. And sometimes we get bushwhacked by the rugby laws. Remember when Italy had to go down to 13 players against Ireland…
Rugby is so desperate to be uncontroversial it’s put itself in a straitjacket – and looks more bonkers than ever
Controversy can be great but big decisions are needed
Sledging, stereotypes and straw men all part of supporting Six Nations rugby
It all comes from a place of affection, right? Every year the Six Nations opens up a Pandora’s Box of sledging and stereotypes. And to be honest, at times it…
Forget the new tens – it’s the front five that really matters in the Six Nations
There has been a changing of the guard at fly-half but it's up front that counts
Composed Crowley comes of age
What a night for Ireland – and for their young outside-half