Springboks overcome 14-man All Blacks to defend World Cup title
Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi can rightfully take their place on the throne of rugby gods after deliver…
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How England's blitz ground All Blacks to a standstill
Steve Borthwick's defence flummoxed New Zealand during a period when they are normally so ruthless.
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Everyone knows the Springboks' ranking was puffed up
South Africa has lost the world number one ranking after falling to Argentina by 29-28 in Santiago del Estero since being crowned …
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'Passionate reunion of France and New Zealand shows Fabien Galthie is wrong to rest his stars'
Saturday's blockbuster under the Parisian lights rekindled the love affair between two great - and very different - rugby nations.
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How the All Blacks were caught up after 'golden decade'
New Zealand must seek incremental gains having seen the rest of the rugby world reduce their advantage.
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Why Eddie Jones' doomed Wallabies keep repeating history
The great Australian ball-retention tradition is being avidly dismantled by one of its biggest former advocates.
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How 'misunderstood' Rassie Erasmus is rolling back the clock
The Springbok Supremo's use of the bench has been heavily - and unfairly - criticised, but he remains at the cutting edge of rugby…
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Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10
The New Zealand rugby hierarchy should try and try again to bring the former Crusaders playmaker and recently crowned Japanese cha…
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Boks and Pumas lead southern charge, but the north are ahead of the game
South Africa and Argentina made impressive strides as the Rugby Championship power balance shifts.
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Why Ireland are in the best possible position to pip the All Blacks in Paris
Against Scotland, Ireland gave some strong clues as to why they are such a resourceful and cohesive bunch.
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How Leinster bullied the Bulls at Croke Park
Jake White's men were bested at their own game, raising questions about the sustainability of South Africa's endless two-hemispher…
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Will the Springboks Bomb Squad bomb out before 2027?
There are signs South Africa's fabled juggernauts may be fading as they enter their twilight years in the scrummage.
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