International
Opinion
Scott Barrett was the safe, obvious choice as All Blacks captain
We’re so short of locks that there ought not be any questions about his place in the side, as there always was with Sam Cane. Ba…
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Opinion
TOP 14
Opinion
Toulouse player ratings vs Bordeaux | 2023/24 Top 14 final
Toulouse player ratings: A Top 14 final that will be remembered for being one of the most one-sided in recent memory might not hav…
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TOP 14
Opinion
Bordeaux-Bègles player ratings vs Toulouse | 2023/24 Top 14 final
Bordeaux-Begles suffered a record 59 - 3 defeat at the hands of Toulouse in Marseille in what was a tough pill to swallow for a si…
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International
Opinion
The terrifying Boks' message Rassie is about to send rugby
That was Rassie Erasmus’ staunch endorsement of Siya Kolisi, who copped heavy criticism from Jacky Lorenzetti, the owner of Koli…
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International
Opinion
Predicting the Wales line-up to face Australia in the first Test
Wales head out to Australia this week for a tour which takes in two Tests against the Wallabies and a meeting with the Queensland …
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Bordeaux take Toulouse route with homegrown stars set to light up final
Homegrown talent and wise recruitment have taken Bordeaux to the brink of emulating Toulouse's success.
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International
Opinion
First All Blacks squad mainly based on reputation and potential
Form has been thrown out the window as Scott Robertson and his selectors opted for a swathe of Crusaders forwards in the first All…
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Johnson happy to stay in shadows but coaching absence 'a terrible waste'
The England legend was badly burned by his experience as manager but his career is missing a post-script.
PWR
Opinion
The changing face of Premiership Women's Rugby
As a number of familiar faces hang up their boots, Matt Merritt takes a look at the next generation of talent that is set to carry…
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How the All Blacks squad Razor built will fare against England
Feverish excitement preceded the announcement of the first All Blacks squad under the new coach but continuity was the order of th…
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International
Opinion
Dissecting Joe Schmidt’s surprising Wallabies selections
Joe Schmidt has finally unveiled his first-ever Wallabies squad and it has not come without some surprises, but considering the ci…
5
International
Opinion
What Borthwick's nailing that Jones got wrong for England – Andy Goode
England might not have got the test Eddie Jones promised them but the win over Japan was perfect preparation for the challenge of …
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