Why England's defence of the realm has crumbled without Felix Jones
The Irishman's abrupt departure left his players reeling and confused about their new rearguard action.
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Former Ireland star says the right team won the Rugby World Cup
Former Ireland scrumhalf Peter Stringer believes there can be no complaints over South Africa once again winning the Rugby World C…
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'They smelt it': Scott Robertson says Italy sensed All Blacks' vulnerability
Scott Roberton admitted the All Blacks' mindset was "slightly off" as a resolute Italian side rose to the challenge in Turin to pu…
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
How England can beat South Africa – Andy Goode
England are rightly significant underdogs against South Africa but they were four years ago as well against New Zealand in the sem…
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Rugby World Cup
Analysis
England player ratings vs South Africa | Rugby World Cup 2023
England player ratings live from Stade de France: This was the moment of real truth for Steve Borthwick's England.
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Five key questions the Springboks urgently need to answer
Rassie Erasmus helped engineer the first Rugby Championship win in 15 years but there are still areas that need improving
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All Blacks survive arm-wrestle with England for one-point win
England travelled to Dunedin full of confidence and ambition, eyeing a rare win on New Zealand soil.
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Mark Telea ruled out as All Blacks name team for Ireland quarterfinal
The All Blacks feel that they are exactly “where we want to be” ahead of a blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Ir…
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France reject All Blacks bid to host July Test in USA
The French Rugby Federation have declined a request from New Zealand Rugby to play the third and final of their July Series Tests …
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International
Opinion
Men's 15s World Player of the Year was only a two horse race
There were only two real possibilities for men's 15s World Rugby Player of the Year after the shortlist of four were named. It was…
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The Rugby Championship
Opinion
Where the Springboks are weak
For the Springboks who have started their Rugby Championship 2-0 with back-to-back victories in Australia, the cracks have been pa…
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'The All Blacks won the series, but not in the way they wanted'
England exposed numerous frailties in New Zealand ranks and highlighted the need for a few selection changes.
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