Autumn Nations Series
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All Blacks player ratings vs Ireland | Autumn Nations Series
The All Blacks were able to grind out a 9-6 half-time lead over Ireland and go on to win 23-13 with Will Jordan coming up with New…
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Ireland player ratings vs New Zealand | 2024 Autumn Nations Series
Ireland player ratings: Andy Farrell's Ireland were blown off the park by referee Nic Berry in what was a scrappy and error-strewn…
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Autumn Nations Series
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How Rassie Erasmus' risky plan could backfire
As if we didn’t already know, none of us can predict what Rassie Erasmus is going to do next. Because not even the best and brig…
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Autumn Nations Series
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How much I expect England to beat Australia by - Andy Goode
They will have been favourites when hosting the Wallabies in all four Tests since being humbled at their home Rugby World Cup almo…
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Borthwick the innovator needs to trust his instincts and cut England loose
England must rally against inherent conservatism to unleash a backline of gifted athletes or risk mediocrity
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Ties between Italy and Argentina run deep as old friends face off
The subplot is thicker and more appealing. As much as it is Italy v Argentina, it will also be Gonzalo Quesada v Felipe Contepomi,…
Autumn Nations Series
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USA looking for revenge after back-to-back embarrassments
For the second time in two years USA Rugby will get a chance to take on arguably their most frustrating opponent on the internatio…
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It's about time rugby kicked out one of its values
Last Saturday, after Mark Tele’a carried several English players on his back en route to a blockbuster try in the right corner, …
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Jake White: Marcus Smith was lucky to stay on for 60 minutes
As for switching George Ford for Marcus Smith, I can understand the logic. I remember Austin Healey saying before Ford entered the…
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Autumn Nations Series
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Please don't run around in circles Damian McKenzie
All McKenzie has to do is follow the game plan, kick his goals and the result should take care of itself, on one proviso.
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'Exciting' or 'a terrible rule'? Why escort runners could define the Autumn Nations Series
World Rugby's new directive could have far-reaching consequences for the style and tactics of an evolving game.
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Signs of promise that Wales' barren run is over and brighter times lie ahead
Warren Gatland is said to be privately optimistic that with a raft of experience returning and maturing youngsters, Wales will be …
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