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Analysis: Six minutes that defined the resilience of Saracens

In snatching back the lead from Wasps just before half-time on Sunday afternoon at Allianz, Saracens showed the opportunism and problem-solving ability of a champion side.DescriptionMore than any athletic attribute, the one quality that Maro Itoje’s clubmates value highest in their young lock is an …Continue reading »

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How to make it as a sports photographer: Dave Rogers

A sports photographer for over 40 years, Dave Rogers is one of the best known snappers in rugby. Here he talks about his career in the industryLife through the lens: Dave Rogers took this iconic shot of Jonny WilkinsonThe Forward Pass Podcast – Dave Rogers Welcome to The Forward Pass, a series of conversations with leading rugby union …Continue reading »

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The residency rule is being exploited as project players flood European game

Project players are flooding the European game and it is time for World Rugby to kick them into touch, or at the very least tighten up qualification rulesMan with a plan: Kiwi Rhys Marshall has joined Munster and could play for Ireland in three years Another day, another project player and another kick in the teeth for anyone who thinks you should play for the …Continue reading »

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Champions Cup: Clubs ready themselves for European adventure

The start of the Champions and Challenge Cup starts in 10 days time and for the tournament's organisers the action can't come quickly enoughThe Champs: Saracens are favourites to go back-to-backThe Champions Cup starts in earnest this month with enough high-profile clashes to whet the appetite of the most ardent …Continue reading »

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