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Most athletes hated the enforced break but ex-AB explains how it helped him find his game again. http://dlvr.it/RfkRXh

As well as talking to the England coach, we look ahead to the European quarter-finals in the October 2020 issueAs well as talking to the England coach, we look ahead to the European quarter-finals in the October 2020 issue http://dlvr.it/RfjhJg

Since rugby's restart we've seen more business out front, party out backLovely flick: Steff Evans's pass isnt bad either (Inpho)Competition for rugby’s best mullet hotting up It was a moment to break Billy Ray Cyrus’s achy breaky heart – …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/RfgZR9

Ian McGeechan claims Crusaders coach's interest is 'flattering', but the Lions job demands 'intimate knowledge'. http://dlvr.it/RffcSk

All Black on a multi-million dollar deal with NZ Rugby, wants to give bang for his bucks as a test centre. http://dlvr.it/RffHz9

Sir Graham Henry will dust off the coaching clipboard and go head to head with a unique coaching combo in Invercargill on October 17. http://dlvr.it/Rfcv3F

Don't miss a moment of the action from this all-Irish affair at the Aviva Stadium.Try-Fest: Max Deegan scores a try in a pulsating game against Ulster last time they faced each other (Getty Images)Don't miss a moment of the action from this all-Irish affair at the Aviva Stadium. http://dlvr.it/Rfc7T3

Auckland Storm's Black Ferns star adopts 'no-excuses' mentality for challenging FPC campaign. http://dlvr.it/Rfbqlf

Pandemic forces union to ditch its commitment to the "unsustainable" abbreviated game. http://dlvr.it/RfZ2z3

The Scottish rivals reconvene at Murrayfield tonight after Edinburgh's stirring win last week. In a game that sees the welcome return of spectators, can Glasgow strike back?Smothered: Glasgow lock Kiran McDonald is tackled during Edinburgh's 30-15 win last weekend (Inpho) Edinburgh and Glasgow square up again at Murrayfield with bragging rights on the line http://dlvr.it/RfYSF6

Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos has learnt not to give any guarantees this year, but the signs are pointing to a tournament in Aotearoa. http://dlvr.it/RfY2vL

Savea brothers reunite as coach has 14 Hurricanes regulars and up to six ABs to pick from. http://dlvr.it/RfVWzY

The man who topped the tackle count in the Aotearoa competition is changing franchises for next season. http://dlvr.it/RfTsz1

Former NZ U20 and Hurricanes player sidelined by injury but still in hot water for targeting referee. http://dlvr.it/RfTRN6

Don't miss a moment of the action from Saracen's matchup with Gloucester. Up Against It" Gloucester face a tough task to beat Saracens on Wednesday night (Getty Images)Don't miss a moment of the action from Saracen's matchup with Gloucester. http://dlvr.it/RfQZ7M

Coach Tom Donnelly has picked old warriors Jamie Mackintosh, Nasi Manu and Josh Hohneck as the southern men try to win promotion. http://dlvr.it/RfQDSg

Can the Warriors end their losing run against Quins at Sixways?Kicking on: Harlequins scrum-half Martin Landajo clears against Worcester (Getty Images)Can the Warriors end their losing run against Quins at Sixways? http://dlvr.it/RfPK3V

Sanzaar is in talks with the Six Nations about aligning test windows, but now admits Super Rugby as we know it is 'unrealistic' for 2021. http://dlvr.it/RfLt0N

Much has been achieved but here's where it needs to head now as code celebrates major birthday. http://dlvr.it/RfLWr1

Covid-19's interference with first XV rugby has left many Year 13s pondering their future with the stalled competition their best chance to secure a professional contract. http://dlvr.it/RfHTv0

OPINION: Super Rugby Aotearoa is superb, as good as rugby can be. But that's its deadly problem, writes Mark Reason. http://dlvr.it/RfH9hY

The All Blacks playmaker is overjoyed with the arrival of daughter Billie Marie Mo’unga. http://dlvr.it/RfGrck

Government's decision to extend Covid-19 alert levels means the $1 million fixture will be played behind closed doors, if at all. http://dlvr.it/RfCxtK

A spark has been lit in the big back who see his future in the midfield http://dlvr.it/RfCg6q

Andrew Knewstubb and eight Crusaders in Canterbury's squad for Friday's match against North Otago in Christchurch. http://dlvr.it/RfC3jl

Kiwi on target as Dublin side collects 14th consecutive win in title defence. http://dlvr.it/Rf9Pcd

Crusaders coach would bring 'a culture of success' from 'rugby's intellectual heartland', claims ex-England star. http://dlvr.it/Rf99n6

Don't miss the action from one of the best rivalries in rugby, Leinster v MunsterDifference Maker: Ross Byrne's boot gave the men in blue victory back in December (Getty Images)Don't miss the action from one of the best rivalries in rugby, Leinster v Munster. http://dlvr.it/Rf8cS3

OPINION: The Crusaders maestro has signalled that he's looking beyond home shores for his next move, writes Marc Hinton. http://dlvr.it/Rf6qtK

With Melbourne no longer an option, the All Blacks could be running out somewhere more unfamiliar for the first post-Covid rugby test. http://dlvr.it/Rf6YWC

Don't miss a moment of the action from this Gallagher Premiership match-up.Starter for 5: Jimmy Goppeth scores the first try in the two sides last meeting in January (Getty Images)Don't miss a moment of the action from this Gallagher Premiership matchup. http://dlvr.it/Rf5r20

With just seven weeks till the opening Bledisloe Cup test, the Kiwi coach is keeping a close eye on some emerging Aussie talent. http://dlvr.it/Rf3Mgs

A decision to host a rugby match with a mass of spectators makes epidemiologist Michael Baker question if schools are taking Covid precautions seriously. http://dlvr.it/Rf2jLV

Leon MacDonald's men finally hauled the Auckland franchise off the bottom rung of the Kiwi ladder in an impressive seaason. http://dlvr.it/Rf2HJG

Michael Allardice and Tiaan Falcon are heading to the Japanese club with the former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen. http://dlvr.it/Rdzlp1

Controversial England rugby star explains refusal to take a knee and revisits the Israel Folau saga. http://dlvr.it/Rdz5mZ

The discovery means their friendly with Toulon has been scrappedHit hard: The club's Top 14 preparations have been rocked (Getty Images)Stade Francais players found to have “lung lesions” due to Covid-19 French giants Stade Français have had to cancel their …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/RdyhfC

Dylan Hartley unveils another sordid chapter to Kiwi campaign long-remembered for dwarf-tossing. http://dlvr.it/Rdw92Y

England rugby's NZ-born skipper got a three-word F-bomb to end his time in charge. http://dlvr.it/RdvVdV

It turned into a campaign to forget in Warren Gatland's first season in charge. http://dlvr.it/Rdv5LY

David Moffett, the man who made the cuts that helped revive Welsh rugby, says Rugby Australia is taking the 'soft option' by arguing for five teams. http://dlvr.it/RdrYN4

Holding a rival team's sign that was left at his house the morning of their final, the coach unleashed an extraordinary team talk. http://dlvr.it/Rdqvj5

Down and out after two weeks, the Canes mounted a stirring charge and should be bullish about 2021. http://dlvr.it/RdqVnL

Repeated calls to sideline accused player fall on deaf ears. http://dlvr.it/Rdn5sl

Yellow cards to Malakai Fekitoa and Lima Sopoaga didn't stop Wasps racking up a fourth bonus point in a row. http://dlvr.it/RdmYJW

Masks are off and beers are open, as Canes celebrate despite falling short of record winning streak. http://dlvr.it/RdmFqw

A sending off and a penalty try highlighted the first round of rugby in England since March. http://dlvr.it/Rdkcsz

The Highlanders' decision on whether to offer Aaron Mauger a new contract looks like a straightforward one after a promising Super Rugby Aotearoa. http://dlvr.it/Rdk6ty

Super Rugby Aotearoa has finished with an entertaining Highlanders victory after a superb second half from the men from Dunedin. http://dlvr.it/RdhkMw

Chris Lendrum says an announcement will be made next week on where the revived interisland fixture will be played. http://dlvr.it/Rdh5LV

Ex-All Blacks Tane Norton and Bill Bush shed blood and sweat together in test matches. http://dlvr.it/RdgTNx