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The Greatest Rugby Players of All Time

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What are the positions in rugby union? All 15 roles explained

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Rugby’s Greatest: Justin Marshall

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Rugby’s Greatest: Shane Williams

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Make scrums sexy for the good of the game – and get referees involved!

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Rugby’s Greatest: Jeremy Guscott

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Rugby’s Greatest: Bobby Windsor

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Henry Pollock: Ten things you should know about the Northampton Saints back row

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“My foot was flapping and flopping” – England rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson reveals how he suffered freak injury

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Tightheads

Rugby’s Greatest: Graham Price

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No 8s

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Women's Rugby

Ellie Kildunne in action during the Ireland V England, Women's Six Nations 2025. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Why is Ellie Kildunne not playing for England in their Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam decider?

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