British & Irish Lions
Opinion
The gloves are off in rugby's newest rivalry
Last week I sobbed through Kenneth Branagh’s ode to his home town of Belfast. It doesn’t take much to move me to tears...
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Opinion
International
Opinion
There's something off about a Moana Pasifika MVP playing for the All Blacks XV
Levi Aumua's inclusion in the All Blacks XV has answered one question that's been festering since Moana Pasifika were announced as…
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International
Opinion
How the All Blacks XV could backfire on NZ Rugby
Will the All Blacks XV act as another carrot to prevent New Zealand’s next generation of talent from taking their services offsh…
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Women's Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Scorelines don't tell the full story on a record breaking RWC weekend
After a year’s wait Rugby World Cup 2021 has finally arrived, and if week one is anything to go by, it will be a tournament wort…
Women's Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Rugby needs to be the winner at this World Cup, not necessarily New Zealand
Let’s let the tournament breathe first. Let’s get a few more games under our belts, let’s get to the knockout rounds and the…
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Gallagher Premiership
Opinion
The chink of light in latest statement about Worcester - Andy Goode
The RFU and PRL may have suspended Worcester for the rest of this season but they should leave the door ajar and reflect on their …
Gallagher Premiership
Opinion
Why England boss Jones isn't smiling about Prem's high try count
The towering try counts which continue to mark out this season’s Gallagher Premiership might just be irking England boss Eddie J…
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Women's Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Challenge Accepted: World Cup contenders, obstacles and opportunities
England or the Red Roses have always been one of the best teams in the world, but they have not always been favourites to win Worl…
International
Opinion
Spare me the Roger Tuivasa-Sheck gossip, his NRL days are done
Rugby league was the code that enabled him to express his outrageous talent best and no rugby union coach appears to have scratch…
The Rugby Championship
Opinion
Picking the form team of The Rugby Championship
Sifting through the drama and injuries to find the top performers at each position, here is a team of the tournament, which featur…
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Mathieu Raynal's decision could spark an All Blacks revival
A fast game is a good game and World Rugby might have to act soon.
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International
Opinion
Will the All Blacks XV favour development or depth?
Will the All Blacks XV be used as a vehicle for ensuring the next best options in New Zealand are ready for action should they be …
