Opinion
The 2023 Rugby World Cup team of the tournament
There were outstanding individual performances over seven weeks and 48 matches but some players put in Herculean shifts
Owain Jones
29 Oct 2023, 8:36
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Opinion
The All Blacks' backline is to blame for Robertson's unflattering record
They weren’t manhandled at the breakdown or annihilated in the set pieces. Far from it, in fact. The All Blacks’ pack performe…
Hamish Bidwell
10 Sep 2024, 0:15
URC breaks audience and attendance records
The United Rugby Championship (URC) have confirmed that for the third consecutive season they have set new records in both attenda…
Ian Cameron
29 Jul 2024, 7:44
Opinion
The big four era: where the World Rugby rankings will end after 2024
The rise of Ireland and France over the 2023 Rugby World Cup cycle has altered the world order of power in the international game,…
Ben Smith
10 Jan 2024, 19:34
Opinion
Prepare for the Springboks' wheels to fall off
Just what is going on with the Sharks? It’s a question that continues to confound sharper rugby minds than the one expressed in …
Daniel Gallan
11 Jan 2024, 10:21
Opinion
Have the All Blacks reconfirmed their status as rugby's most prized asset?
Bouncing back after a prolonged period of turbulence may heighten the mystique surrounding the All Blacks.
Gregor Paul
06 Nov 2023, 10:49
Analysis
Australian rugby is its own worst enemy
Nobody can predict how any Australian sides will play from one week to the next.
Nick Bishop
07 Jun 2023, 10:04
'Weakest in history': France will 'trounce' All Blacks in opener says former French international
Former French international Olivier Magne has brutally labelled the 2023 All Blacks the "weakest in history" ahead of the Rugby Wo…
Ben Smith
04 Sep 2023, 19:08
Opinion
Beauden Barrett is clearly the All Blacks’ best option at fullback
Barrett is so obviously the All Blacks’ best option at fullback that this shouldn’t really be a debate.
Finn Morton
14 Sep 2023, 8:07
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | The Rugby Championship
The All Blacks have lost their second Test of the year under Scott Robertson after falling 31-27 to the world champion Springboks …
Finn Morton
31 Aug 2024, 13:09
Analysis
Why decision-making must stay with the referee on the field, not the person in a room
South Africa's win over Ireland was arguably decided by the shifting power dynamic between the officials.
Nick Bishop
11 Jul 2024, 3:31
Opinion
Sacrifice for silverware: The pros and cons of South Africa’s treble ambition
Ireland boast a better win percentage but Rassie Erasmus would prefer losses between World Cups if he can lift the Webb Ellis Cup
Jon Cardinelli
02 Apr 2024, 7:55
