'They're just hard b******s! They don't pick soft players'
Former Ireland back-rower Alan Quinlan has described the Springboks as “hard b******s” and tipped them to beat Andy Farrell’…
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Why Auckland blue is primed to take over from Canterbury red and black
The Blues have the makings of a champion Super Rugby side, underpinned by two awesome wingers.
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Why Jake Gordon could answer Australia's scrum-half quandary
The Waratah has started the season in fine form and has much to like about his game
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'Offence drives business': Why Gallagher Premiership shows the way for rugby
With its attacking focus, England's top flight offers a glimpse of a future rugby must embrace.
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It's time for Sam Cane to strike back
It’s a tough old business being captain in New Zealand where the public expect the skipper to be almost superhuman.
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Claims ex-Ireland player jinxed team with pre-match comments
Remarks made by one ex-Ireland player turned pundit have been claimed to have jinxed Ireland in the lead-up to their Rugby World C…
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International
Opinion
It's time for Kiwis to forgive Quade Cooper
Unfortunately, one infamous narrative continues to persist within the New Zealand rugby community.
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Is Michael Hooper at risk of missing out on the World Cup?
Michael Hooper is struggling to find form in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Everyone is saying the same thing after agonising England loss
England head coach Steve Borthwick faced intense scrutiny following a narrow 24-22 loss to New Zealand at Allianz Stadium, with ma…
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It’s second chance Saturday for Ireland in men's world rankings
Neutral rugby fans will be hoping for a repeat of last weekend’s thriller in Johannesburg when South Africa and New Zealand rene…
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Luke Pearce's refereeing masterclass points the way towards rugby's future
The talented Englishman's approach enhanced a fabulous match between Northampton and Saracens.
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How Queensland Reds can spark Schmidt's Wallaby revolution
A Les Kiss game plan will showcase the Reds' top talents and underpin the work of the new Australia boss.
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