Ref Ben O’Keeffe responds to Antoine Dupont’s post-match comments
Referee Ben O’Keeffe has hit back at Antoine Dupont’s criticism after France’s heartbreaking Rugby World Cup exit as they lo…
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As the Lions loom, is Australian rugby really on the same page?
Young players are leaving, Joe Schmidt's future is unclear and the vaunted high-performance guru has already gone, painting a pict…
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Handre Pollard heroics breaks English hearts in thrilling World Cup semi
Defending champions South Africa are off to their second-consecutive Rugby World Cup final after beating England 16-15 on a rainy …
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Does Joe Schmidt need to change his Wallabies captain?
Harry Wilson has handled the role with admirable maturity, but may not be guaranteed a starting spot.
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The time has come for NZR to make a call on All Blacks eligibility
New Zealand faces a tough decision about what to do about its current All Blacks eligibility rules.
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Why Joe Schmidt cannot rely on the Brumbies' creaking tight five
The ACT franchise are traditional set-piece bastions, but show alarming signs of decline up front.
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The post-game Ireland arrogance that left Eben Etzebeth in shock
South Africa were beaten 8-13 by the Irish in Paris but the defending champions from 2019 went on to retain their crown by defeati…
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'Welsh regional rugby has failed conclusively and there is no way back'
The ballad of Archie Griffin and the sorry state of the four regions underscore the need for a revamp across the Welsh game.
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Boks bowed as Ciaran Frawley magic secures last-gasp Ireland win
Frawley stepped off the bench to split the posts in dramatic fashion with the final action of a thrilling encounter at Kings Park …
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Where is the new breed of All Black 10?
The longer Richie Mo'unga remains in Japan, the greater the dearth of emerging New Zealand fly-halves seems to grow.
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Is it time to rethink the 23-player matchday squad?
As concerns over player safety rise, should rugby change its laws on replacements?
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Sorry South Africa, Handre Pollard can't save you
The inevitable and predictable reaction to South Africa's narrow 13-8 loss to Ireland has led to chorus of South Africans swooning…
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