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The Breakdown newsletter
Robert Kitson rounds up the latest rugby union action in
his free email
16 July 2024
Rugby union power rankings: Ireland top after epic win over world champions
New Zealand sit third after Scott Robertson’s strong start and England have work to do after a 2-0 defeat
9 July 2024
Dementia crisis puts New Zealand v England ‘collision’ in perspective
The death of the Māori All Black Billy Guyton has concentrated minds, with researchers racing to find answers
2 July 2024
New Zealand alchemists trying to turn mud-slinging into black gold
There is still no bigger rugby team than the All Blacks but administrators realise the world is changing rapidly
25 June 2024
New Zealand face a discernible sense of nervousness before England visit
An absence of familiar names and a new head coach has cast doubt on the immediate outlook of the All Blacks before their Test series with England
18 June 2024
Ireland and South Africa should be mates but have rugby’s hottest rivalry
Next month’s Test double-header on South African soil will write a new chapter in an increasingly rancorous struggle
11 June 2024
The highlights and lowlights of the 2023-24 rugby union season
The World Cup in France delivered several classic knockout ties and there were a few unexpected stories off the pitch
4 June 2024
Premiership final masks turmoil simmering below rugby’s surface
It’s not a sexy topic but rugby union can’t get away from the fact the top of the pyramid needs strong foundations to sustain it
28 May 2024
One year to go: who will Andy Farrell take on Lions tour of Australia?
There are plenty of probables but the domestic fixture list, especially for French sides, will have a massive influence
21 May 2024
Dupont, Lowe and other stars align for dazzling Champions Cup final
Big is not always beautiful but no European clubs currently have the talent and pulling power of Leinster and Toulouse
14 May 2024
From Feyi-Waboso to Evans: the 2023-24 Premiership team of the season
We look at the XV who have lit up the Premiership this season, including Henry Slade and Courtney Lawes
7 May 2024
There has never been a Premiership run-in quite like this one
Fewer players in fewer teams, rule changes and a relentless season have combined to create a thrilling climax to the league
30 April 2024
English rugby must wear salary cap and resist temptation to remove it
The vibrancy of domestic game on field is something to enjoy in its own right but no-one should lose sight of certain financial realities
23 April 2024
Rugby’s rulers ignore the game’s marvellous heritage at their peril
The sport’s appeal is not just the shiny and new. It is also about tradition, fellowship and memories forged on small stages
16 April 2024
Beleaguered World Rugby attempts to tackle conflict at heart of the game
Of all the myriad campaigns to save the sport we love, not one has come up with a solution to the inherent risk of brain injury
9 April 2024
Club World Cup ticks a lot of boxes but could also hurt rugby and its players
Money talks but warnings over added pressure on diaries, bodies and the climate should be heeded
2 April 2024
Tales of the unexpected: why club rugby is seeing rollercoaster results
If you are looking for a sport where results are anyone’s guess then rugby union is currently hard to beat
26 March 2024
France’s next generation offers Fabien Galthié hope of bright future
Léo Barré and Nolann Le Garrec are the leading lights of a new generation that allows
Les Bleus
to look ahead with optimism
19 March 2024
Six Nations 2024 awards: our writers on their highlights of the tournament
From Marcus Smith’s drop goal to Wales’s doomed heroics, here are our picks for best moment, match and more
12 March 2024
Shooting for the stars: young guns are lighting up this year’s Six Nations
From Le Garrec’s mega pass to the mesmerising Menoncello and the mighty Martin, a new wave of impressive young talent is making its mark
5 March 2024
Picking an England XV that can trouble Ireland in Six Nations clash
There is an England team capable of competing at Twickenham but Steve Borthwick needs to put it together
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