International
Opinion
Bok report card: All 51 South Africa players rated for 2024
The Springboks came within two late kicks of a perfect record across 2024. A Ciaran Frawley drop goal in the 80th minute in Durban…
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Opinion
Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
The winners and losers from the Wallabies' Autumn Nations Series
The book has now officially closed on the Wallabies’ Autumn Nations Series and with it the 2024 season.
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Andy Farrell's final answer as Ireland coach tells us how he will run his Lions team
The Lions head coach has assured journalists he will not be taking it easy as he prepares for the 2025 tour to Australia
England needs a new domestic dynasty. Without one they'll never win in Europe again
The likes of Saracens, Leicester and Wasps used to rule in Europe but their star has dimmed and they are playing catch-up
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Patience the watchword for Wales as sobering reality dawns
Warren Gatland's wish for more muscular players will not be quickly - or easily - satisfied.
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Frustrating end but UK tour sparks renewed optimism in Australia
Australia may be annoyed after a narrow defeat in Ireland, but their displays bolster hope for the 2025 Lions series.
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British & Irish Lions
Opinion
Picking a form British & Irish Lions XV post-Autumn Nations Series
With the Autumn Nations Series wrapped up, we've picked a British & Irish Lions XV based purely on their form over the November Te…
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Sevens
Opinion
All Blacks Sevens' Dubai 7's ratings: Kiwis limp into semi-finals
It was a weekend to forget for the All Black’s Sevens team at the first circuit of the season in Dubai. It’s a less-than-ideal…
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Sevens
Opinion
Ireland’s Dubai Sevens ratings: How debutants fared during tough weekend
The Ireland Men's Sevens team endured a mixed campaign at the 2024 Dubai 7s, ultimately finishing 11th in a transitional season.
Sevens
Opinion
Dubai Sevens takeaways: The new GOAT, Fiji are back, Canada shock
There’s plenty to look back on from the weekend, but here are four talking points from the HSBC SVNS Series event at the Dubai S…
Sevens
Opinion
USA’s Dubai Sevens ratings: Nia Toliver steals the show
Try machine Toliver gave USA hope that life without Ilona Maher, Alev Kelter, Spiff Sedrick and Co can be successful during a mixe…
British & Irish Lions
Opinion
Ireland's Lions Watch report card: 13 in waiting
Fresh in the afterglow of Ciarán Frawley’s Kings Park drop goal heroics, I boldly stated that Ireland could end up with 20 sele…
