Rugby World Cup
Opinion
South Africa have painted themselves into a corner
Fair play to Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus. They don’t play by anyone else’s rules.
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'Seven forwards... really? Seriously?': Irish pundit calls for Springboks 'abusive' tactic to be outlawed
Former Scotland coach and Irish rugby pundit Matt Williams has slammed South Africa for the way they used their bench against New …
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'Turnaround Tyrel' epitomises the foggy state of the Bledisloe Cup
There is Kiwi influence - and Australian oversight - on both sides of the Tasman Sea.
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Ireland have at last reacted to the Eben Etzebeth 'arrogance' claim
There has finally been an Ireland reaction to the claim made a fortnight ago by Eben Etzebeth that the Irish reacted arrogantly af…
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Andy Farrell refuses 'sour grapes' over specific aspect of Ireland loss
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has refused to complain about the officiating of the scrums during his side's heartbreaking 28-24 …
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Referees confirmed for World Cup semi-finals
Referees Angus Gardner and Ben O'Keeffe are set to referee the World Cup semi-finals this weekend as the All Blacks face Argentina…
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The Rugby Championship
Opinion
The good news for the All Blacks
South Africa completed a 2-0 home sweep over the All Blacks with a six-point win in Cape Town, adding to their four-point win in J…
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Jeff Wilson crowns 'the fastest guy I've ever seen on a rugby field'
Jeff Wilson may go down as the last athlete to ever represent both the All Blacks and New Zealand's national men's cricket team, t…
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Kiwi dominance a warning for both All Blacks and Wallabies
New Zealand's dominance of Super Rugby Pacific is bad news for the nations either side of the Tasman Sea.
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Can Leicester Fainga'anuku play centre for the All Blacks?
Having undergone a French makeover at Toulon, the powerhouse back could be the ideal candidate at outside centre.
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Why Scott Robertson may need to ease big names aside for All Blacks' flexibility
For too long New Zealand have been unable to employ a plan B. To do that, some sacred All Black cows may need to be slaughtered.
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‘The problem with this year’s Champions Cup? Too many English clubs’
The current strength of the Premiership does not warrant eight of its 10 clubs being involved in Europe's elite tournament.
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