Opinion
Who will make the most of Aaron Smith's All Blacks absence?
The next month looms as a crucial time for TJ Perenara and Brad Weber to prove their starting pedigree.
Tom Vinicombe
02 Sep 2021, 22:06
Opinion
Opinion
Imperfect new Super Rugby format a step in the right direction
If the rumours are true, then sense has finally prevailed and Super Rugby will be returning to a round-robin format where seedings…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Aug 2021, 21:43
Opinion
Ardie Savea was the right choice as All Blacks skipper
To come to a new country, face various challenges many of us can’t imagine and then have a son become All Blacks captain is a tr…
Hamish Bidwell
29 Aug 2021, 19:33
Opinion
What can rugby learn from The Hundred? Nothing...
That’s where I was going to stop this article. It would have been a salty, pithy jibe at this game of Rugby Union we so love muc…
Sam Roberts
29 Aug 2021, 5:21
Opinion
Neil de Kock: Shades of Saracens-style aggression to Springboks defence
The Springboks have only conceded 15 tries in their last 18 Tests, which equates to 0.8 tries per match. The Boks’ defensive suc…
Neil de Kock
27 Aug 2021, 0:12
Opinion
'One common set of laws is no longer appropriate across pro and amateur rugby'
is it now time to seriously question whether one seamless set of laws remains a viable approach across professional and amateur ru…
Paul Smith
23 Aug 2021, 10:29
Opinion
Opinion: Game-changing hat-trick means Wasps finally look forward with confidence
Six-and-a-half years after leaving Acton for Coventry, Wasps have a training base of their own.
Paul Smith
23 Aug 2021, 6:44
Opinion
The Rugby Championship is the only thing keeping NZR's bills paid
One thing stands between them and financial oblivion. It could have been two things, except NZR completely cocked up the first.
Hamish Bidwell
22 Aug 2021, 19:32
Opinion
Predicting a 37-man England 'Autumn Nations Series' squad
The first taste of international rugby following a British and Irish Lions tour is always interesting for those nations involved w…
Alex Shaw
20 Aug 2021, 5:09
Opinion
Europe perfect destination to bring Rugby Championship back into spotlight
Yesterday, RugbyPass broke the news that Sanzaar are seriously considering relocating The Rugby Championship to Europe on the bac…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Aug 2021, 2:01
Opinion
Why the All Blacks need the support of the New Zealand public now
Just a tick over 25,000 fans attended Saturday’s 57-22 win over Australia, in the second of two consecutive tests at Eden Park. …
Hamish Bidwell
16 Aug 2021, 2:03
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs Argentina | 2021 Rugby Championship
South Africa showed why they remain the world’s top-ranked team, beating Argentina 32-12 in the opening round of the Rugby Champ…
Jan De Koning
15 Aug 2021, 4:38
