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Toulon's Triumph Highlights Rugby's Problem

Mark Reason | 3 days ago | 16 comments

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Toulon’s efficient, defensive orientated style won out over a more attack-minded Clermont side this weekend. But did the ‘showcase’ European final highlight a need for a change in attitude or possibly even the rules?

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Heineken Cup Final Preview - A Splash of Panache is Required

Paul Rees | 6 days ago | Add a comment

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The all French final will see few Frenchmen compete for Europe’s premier club trophy. Paul Rees analyses how the final will likely play out

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The spirit of rugby is under threat

JG | 7 days ago | 16 comments

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JG notes an increase in the hectoring of officials and wants us all to do something about it.

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An open letter to TGR Davies CBE, Chairman British and Irish Lions Committee

The Rugby Site | 8 days ago | 29 comments

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We received this letter from David Stewart, a site member, and thought the rest of our members should read it

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Leigh Halpenny Interview: 'Back where it all began'

The Rugby Site | 10 days ago | 1 comment

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Leigh Halfpenny shows The Rugby Site where it all began for him and tells us about the players that inspired him.

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The Fickleness of Fate

Paul Rees | 13 days ago | 3 comments

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Chris Robshaw isn’t going to Australia with the Lions, Sam Warburton is and as captain. Before the Six Nations finale, the story looked very different.

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Aviva Premiership Awards - Round-Up

The Rugby Site | 13 days ago | Add a comment

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A round-up of the Aviva Premiership, end of season awards

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Warren Gatland: A biography

The Rugby Site | 15 days ago | Add a comment

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A look at the career of The Rugby Site’s latest recruit

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Lancaster’s collective cost England players a Lions place

Simon Halliday | 15 days ago | 13 comments

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Gatland has selected a fine Lions squad. Here Hallers analyses some of the surprise selections and offers an explanation for some tour omissions.

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Warren Gatland Joins The Rugby Site

The Rugby Site | 16 days ago | Add a comment

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Lions and Wales head coach, Warren Gatland has joined our growing team of top coaches and players.

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