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The lessons within Brennan's red mist

Perhaps, for the sake of rugby, it is better that this happened sooner rather than later. Evoking memories of that infamous night at Selhurst Park in 1995, Trevor Brennan decided that one fan had pushed the baiting too far in Toulouse on Sunday, and launched a rugby-type version of Eric Cantona's 'divine' retribution, landing - apparently - six punches to the head of Ulster fan Patrick Bamford.

Props are here to stay!

It is not so long ago that the intricacies of front row play were a mystery to most and the scrum signalled a prop's primary role on the rugby pitch. However all that could change with the advent of a new phase in the engagement process.

The scrum law change debate

We have received quite a response to the announcement of the proposed IRB scrum and breakdown law changes, with particular attention given to the scrum and the likely introduction of the word 'touch' between 'hold' and 'engage'.

Plumbing the depths of SA rugby

With the Springboks in the throws of a very disappointing season, David Morris beseeches South Africa's selectors to open their eyes to alternatives...

England have done too little too late

Our columnist Duncan Bech reflects on what he makes of England's coaching shake-up and gives us his views on the possible return of a certain knight of the realm...

The price of a contract

Ashes to Ashton

With England poised to make management changes, regular columnist Andrew Baldock throws his weight behind the campaign to reinstall Bath boss Brian Ashton.

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Saffers in the ZP - is it a good idea?
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Right of Reply: The Bingham Cup
Stop this hellish pre-match entertainment!
Why the Bingham Cup is bad for rugby
Give young Scotland time to grow
Random thoughts on the opening Six Nations weekend
Unlikely candidate lands Springbok job
Tri-Nations v Six Nations - The real winner
Why Woody is not the one
The end of the Lions? Nonsense!
Time to put the Lions out to pasture
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Eighty minutes remain for us

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Props are here to stay!

It is not so long ago that the intricacies of front row play were a mystery to most. So who better than international props Gethin Jenkins and Dai Young to dissect the new engagement process?