International
Opinion
So-called 'world's best' Ireland set for Springbok reality check
The kegs of Guinness have been emptied and the confetti has all been swept away. Now that Ireland have secured a second consecutiv…
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'The bigger the behemoth, the closer to silverware you get'
Emmanuel Meafou is the latest next-level bruiser primed to hit the Test stage.
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Libbok sends message to kicking critics amid contest with 'world class' Pollard
Going into the World Cup, there was a question mark over fly-half Manie Libbok's kicking, and those questions have not necessarily…
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
This might be the All Blacks' greatest knockout win of all-time and that's the danger
The All Blacks 28-24 win over Ireland in the quarter-final was a pulsating, titanic battle between two contenders that came down t…
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Former lawyer Wayne Barnes keeps his cool in bruising Rugby World Cup final
The Stade de France showpiece was was the most indisciplined final of all time with Sam Cane’s red card and three sin-binnings k…
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Dear New Zealand, the All Blacks probably won't win the World Cup
New Zealand can still win this World Cup, but Kiwis need to accept that they probably won’t.
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Six Nations: The pressure is mounting on Warren Gatland and Steve Borthwick
Amid off-field reviews and on-field losses, both heavyweight coaches are under pressure to deliver.
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Springboks make 12 changes and move away from 7/1 bench split
South Africa were 32-15 winners in Edinburgh in their Autumn Nations Series opener and they have now altered all seven of their st…
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International
Opinion
Jake White: Be warned All Blacks, you risk setting a dangerous precedent
Look away now if you’re squeamish, but I’d like to remind you about what sacrifices have been made in order to the wear the Al…
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Are the All Blacks playing the retention game and losing?
New Zealand rugby has seen at first a trickle but now a steady flow of talent going offshore to hurt them where it counts
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International
Opinion
An U23 All Blacks XV: Monster tight five, lacking midfield
With a generation of talent coming through with no world-beating experience, is there cause for further concern over the All Black…
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International
Opinion
Wallabies shock All Blacks, Springboks’ fall from grace: 10 bold predictions for 2024
‘New Year, new me’ is a phrase that we all hear every 12 months. The start of a new year presents us all with an opportunity t…
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