Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Richie Mo'unga is a luxury, not a need, for the All Blacks
That partnership could have become a foundation of Robertson's All Blacks. But Mo'unga is not a necessity for the All Blacks. His …
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Opinion
Grave questions loom for southern hemisphere nations in 2024
Australia, New Zealand and South Africa have significant issues to combat this year.
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International
Opinion
Six candidates to make an All Blacks comeback in 2024
The chance to impress new All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson offers some previously capped players the chance to revive their i…
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Robertson plays a smart hand on All Blacks eligibility issue
The new coach wants his employers to keep an open mind on a policy which may need revising if New Zealand are to remain successful…
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International
Opinion
Why 3-0 over the Wallabies is not guaranteed for the Lions
The British & Irish Lions will bring one of their strongest-ever touring squads to Australia in 2025 under new head coach Andy Far…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Is it only up from here? The big questions for the Highlanders to answer in 2024
No Super Rugby team has had the turnover in talent that the Highlanders have had heading into the 2024 season.
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Mick Cleary: 'Farrell has proven he has the rugby IQ for Lions task'
Andy Farrell's honesty, personality, charisma and humility means the 2025 tourists will be in good hands.
British & Irish Lions
Opinion
Worst kept secret in rugby is also the best fit – Andy Goode
Andy Farrell’s appointment as British & Irish Lions head coach might be the worst kept secret and most glaringly obvious choice …
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Six Nations
Opinion
Maxime Lucu, prêt à se dégager de l’ombre d’Antoine Dupont
L’éternelle doublure de Dupont a désormais le champ libre pour s’imposer comme titulaire au sein du XV de France, en l’abs…
Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
The end of the golden era? The big questions for the Crusaders to answer in 2024
After a historically long period of dominance, it's hard to imagine the team being anything other than the gold standard. But, som…
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International
Opinion
Prepare for the Springboks' wheels to fall off
Just what is going on with the Sharks? It’s a question that continues to confound sharper rugby minds than the one expressed in …
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South African teams confront club v country conflict in never-ending season
The four franchises may struggle to realise their potential until the global calendar is restructured.
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