Is the All Blacks captaincy right for Scott Barrett?
As he struggles for form, the Crusaders kingpin may benefit from being relieved of the burden of skippering his country.
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Opinion
'Not real Lions': How the 1989 British and Irish tourists put Australia on the map
After brawls, drama and excitement, an initially controversial tour cemented Australia's place on the Lions southern hemisphere ag…
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Women's Six Nations
Opinion
How have Ireland really fared so far this Women's Six Nations?
As the Women’s Six Nations surpasses the halfway point it’s a good time to take stock of how the campaign has been going for S…
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British & Irish Lions
Opinion
The Lions 23 and its skipper if Andy Farrell was South African
We’re all slaves to our own experiences. The invisible forces that steer us through life shape our understanding of this complex…
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Are 'tired' Toulouse a diminished force without Antoine Dupont?
The Investec Champions Cup holders look weary and devoid of attacking spark since being shorn of their totemic scrum-half.
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Super Rugby draw heavily favours NZ sides but they can't win in Australia
To date, the Highlanders and the Chiefs are the only 'Kiwi' sides excluding Moana Pasifika, to have played in Australia.
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Can likely lads deliver long overdue positivity in Wales?
Reeling from more financial strain, and still seeking a new head coach, Wales' summer tour of Japan may offer shafts of light.
Leicester Tigers must rid themselves of their constant coaching instability
Michael Cheika's replacement must bring much-needed continuity to a club which gives the impression of making it up as it goes alo…
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International
Opinion
Tele'a should now be surplus to requirements for the All Blacks
I’ve opined that I believe players such as Tele’a leave New Zealand in the prime of their All Black careers because they don�…
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Opinion
Super Rugby Aupiki Form XV: Who stood out in 2025?
The Blues won a thrilling final at Eden Park against Matatu 26-19. It took some brilliant individual moments from the Blues to pre…
'Cooperation, not blame': Welsh rugby must learn from Cardiff crisis
Finger-pointing is a favourite pastime of Welsh rugby folk, so the proactive manner of Cardiff's WRU takeover was refreshingly wel…
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International
Opinion
Mark Tele'a made the right call but the All Blacks won't suffer
Mark Tele'a made the right call by signing a deal in Japan effectively ending his time in the black jersey and with the Blues.
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