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Rugby shooting itself in the foot with confusing number of TV deals
European cup competitions are a chance to showcase the best of the sport but fragmentation of broadcast platforms has alienated fans
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Deep-rooted issues in English rugby will not be solved by Sir Clive and co
Complex corporate matters cannot be solved by some form of strange rugby-knowledge osmosis – a broader approach is needed
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England have wasted autumn and are now playing catch-up on rivals
Fans hoped to see progress, cohesion and new caps but have instead been left with more questions than at start of series
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Our experts’ verdict on whether overseas player rules should be scrapped
Telegraph writers have mixed feelings on whether Top 14 contingent should be brought back into the fold to bolster a struggling England side
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Rugby’s future is at stake – the game needs action, not empty words like James Haskell’s
Forget the platitudes, unpopular decisions need to be made on issues such as player salaries and broadcast deals to ensure sport’s survival
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Less whooping and more focus, Maro Itoje is leading Saracens into a new age
Spirited victory over Gloucester suggests post-Owen Farrell transition may not be as difficult as commonly presumed
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Why everyone should be rooting for Australia ahead of a Lions year
Joe Schmidt faces daunting task of reviving Wallabies team from the dismal low of their recent 62-27 record loss to Argentina
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England need more big lumps at prop and a clinical edge to compete with best in world
England delivered impressive performances in New Zealand but the key to progress now is turning those narrow defeats into wins
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All Blacks scrummaged illegally but England let chance to win slip
Second Test will be tougher than Dunedin defeat but New Zealand are beatable and Steve Borthwick’s side have to go in with the right mindset
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The two areas – and two match-ups – that will decide New Zealand v England
Two distinct unit battles – front row and back three – will be key as tourists seek only a third win over the All Blacks on their home turf
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England cannot afford another performance riddled with indiscipline against All Blacks
Scoring eight tries against Japan should not detract from glut of penalties team conceded, having failed to adapt to referee’s demands
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Japan match is perfect warm-up for New Zealand – here is my England XV
This could be the one chance the side have to face the All Blacks before the World Cup so tour is unlikely to be viewed as developmental
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Let’s salute Northampton winning for all the right reasons
Saints won their first Premiership in 10 years with victory over Bath – over the season it was a title won in the right, entertaining manner
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Saracens era is over – and Bath’s years in the doldrums serves as a warning
After a heroic loss to Northampton, the departures of Owen Farrell and the Vunipolas are lines in the sand at StoneX Stadium
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Leinster’s Champions Cup downfall was of their own making
To avoid matching the Buffalo Bills, who lost four Super Bowls in a row, maybe Irish side now need to be more pragmatic
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Sale Sharks might grind out results but their continued success is crucial for rugby union in North
Club’s style of rugby might attract criticism, but they deserve huge credit for thriving amid huge regional competition from rival sports
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