French South America tour beset by off-field issues to mirror political tumult at home
Melvyn's Jaminet's ill-advised social media posts and two players arrested for sexual assault have rocked France's summer tour
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New Zealand's expectations of the All Blacks are too high
I think the All Blacks should beat England’s rugby team by 20 points, in Auckland on Saturday night. Just as I thought they woul…
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England expose All Blacks' vulnerability and should strive to level Series
A relieved Scott Robertson came through the first Test and he knows his players need to step up to avoid a first Eden Park defeat …
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The three ways the Wallabies attack can unlock the Welsh defence
The Wallabies’ 25-16 victory over Wales ended up being a good showing of an inexperienced side that had limited time together.
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Wallabies far from perfect but ‘stressful’ Schmidt era starts on winning note
Only a second win from 13 Tests in Sydney was a solid benchmark to kick-start the new coach's reign.
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Four issues England must address before facing the All Blacks again
In a contest as close as England's with the All Blacks on Saturday, there is no need for Steve Borthwick to throw out the playbook…
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Mick Cleary: 'England had a chance. They blew it. They need to take that hurt and use it.'
However you dress it up, an improving England missed a gilt-edged chance to register a first win on New Zealand soil for 21 years
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All Blacks vs England takeaways: The Perenara fade away, Razor's defensive concern
Whilst not new for the All Blacks and something that was seen throughout Foster's tenure, the 'click' plays in transition look to …
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Wallabies player ratings vs Wales | July series first Test
The Wallabies have started their new era under coach Joe Schmidt with a confidence-building win after getting the better of Wales …
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All Blacks player ratings vs England | Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series first Test
The All Blacks finished with a tight 16-15 win over England in Scott Robertson's first Test as All Blacks head coach.
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What England must do to achieve historic result vs All Blacks – Andy Goode
The southern hemisphere sides have to be favourites but the north has a real chance over the next couple of weekends, which hasn 
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Gatland needs a catalyst to start the Wales fightback or the game faces a stark future
Wales are on the ropes and in an arena where results matter, they need to give the Welsh public something to cheer about
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