Opinion
Picking a starting Chiefs team for round one of Super Rugby Pacific
Who will the Chiefs roll out in their starting line-up for their opening match of Super Rugby Pacific this season?
Tom Vinicombe
01 Feb 2022, 14:10
Opinion
Opinion
Six Nations: A 'what not to shout' guide for the filthy casual or rugby noob in your life
RugbyPass refereeing expert Paul Smith has chosen his six ‘Most Shouted at the TV’ moments for some further explanation.
Paul Smith
01 Feb 2022, 3:43
Opinion
Picking a starting Blues team for round one of Super Rugby Pacific
With little more than a fortnight until the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off, here's a possible Blues side that …
Alex McLeod
31 Jan 2022, 23:25
Opinion
The All Blacks playing for their careers in this year's Super Rugby Pacific
If I have a wish for Super Rugby Pacific, it’s that guys grind it out game after game. I don’t want to see a good 40 minutes h…
Hamish Bidwell
31 Jan 2022, 19:46
Opinion
Andy Nicol's comments highlight rugby's chasmic divide on player safety
Rugby union faces a huge divide over its chosen approach to reducing head injuries sustained in contact situations.
Paul Smith
31 Jan 2022, 5:48
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won't have space at 12 like he does in rugby league
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will want some bang for their buck, which means the man will need to quickly establish himself as an All B…
Hamish Bidwell
26 Jan 2022, 17:03
Opinion
Crusaders enter 2022 with more to prove as last year's worst All Blacks performers
Oddly, however, the All Blacks in Robertson's squad enter 2022 having been categorically some of the worst performers in the natio…
Ben Smith
25 Jan 2022, 18:41
Opinion
Referees expect criticism but rugby can do without the witch-hunts
Jonny Wilkinson missed around 13 per cent of his kicks at goal while 2.6 per cent of Roger Federer’s serves were double faults a…
Paul Smith
25 Jan 2022, 3:29
Opinion
Bad language in rugby... what's the big ****ing deal?
Questioning a practicing barrister on precise use of language is not the smartest option for the defence to choose.
Paul Smith
24 Jan 2022, 9:34
Opinion
Eddie Jones leading the way for a New England
Eddie Jones knows he will come under scrutiny but with a sky-high win record, he can take confidence he will be leading England to…
Owain Jones
20 Jan 2022, 8:17
Opinion
It's time to embrace Japan
Greg Cooper's comments about New Zealand forging stronger relations with Japan are timely.
Tony Johnson
19 Jan 2022, 12:29
Opinion
Will the next great Argentina playmaker please stand up?
There’s an impending problem arising for Argentina in the No 10 jersey.
Tom Vinicombe
19 Jan 2022, 10:21
