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Rugby’s Greatest: Martin Johnson
One of the greatest second-rows to play the game, we profile the imposing figure of Martin Johnson.
Rugby’s Greatest: Dan Carter
Pound for pound, New Zealand's Dan Carter is thought by many to be the greatest fly-half to have graced the game
Rugby’s Greatest: Sergio Parisse
Italy's greatest player ever, Sergio Parisse is the second highest cap winner amongst forwards.
Watch the Rugby World Cup with England legends in the Maldives or Thailand
Jason Robinson, James Haskell and Austin Healey will be commentating on matches at Soneva’s resorts in the Maldives and Thailand
Five things we learnt about rugby in August
From front-rows to emergency tens and failed drug tests, Paul Williams assesses rugby's latest goings-on
Hotshot: Australia U20 back-row Fraser McReight
Aussie prospect Fraser McReight looked up to Sam Warburton and George Smith growing up
Hotshot: France U20 back-row Jordan Joseph
Get to know teenage No 8 Jordan Joseph, who is a back-to-back U20 World Cup winner
See Italy v England in style with Gullivers
Advertising Feature See Italy v England in style with Gullivers How do you follow the Rugby World Cup? With a trip to the Eternal City, of course. Yes, England fans,…
Italy flanker Sebastian Negri
Benetton and Italy back-five forward Sebastian Negri talks phobias, black mambas and singing karaoke