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…
Opinion
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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International
Opinion
The big four era: where the World Rugby rankings will end after 2024
The rise of Ireland and France over the 2023 Rugby World Cup cycle has altered the world order of power in the international game,…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Can they go one better? The big questions for the Chiefs to answer in 2024
While former co-captains Sam Cane and Brad Weber are not part of Clayton McMillan’s squad for 2024, the Chiefs’ have been tout…
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International
Opinion
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson will have frightened his employers already
It’s interesting, on a couple of fronts, to see new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson hold the door ajar to picking players from …
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International
Opinion
Round two: The Springboks return to regular scheduled programming
The Springboks start a second chapter as defending world champions in 2024 after claiming a 12-11 win over the 14-man All Blacks i…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Time for Lakai, Love? The big questions for the Hurricanes to answer in 2024
Incoming head coach Clark Laidlaw, the former All Blacks Sevens coach, will miss the experience and leadership of both Savea broth…
Opinion
‘In the gap’, something special is building: A first encounter with Trailfinders
In their fledging PWR existence, they had played five and won two. 11 table points from 400 minutes of competition - 397 of which …
International
Opinion
Wallabies shock All Blacks, Springboks’ fall from grace: 10 bold predictions for 2024
‘New Year, new me’ is a phrase that we all hear every 12 months. The start of a new year presents us all with an opportunity t…
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Big Bill Mata and the importance of recruitment
The Fijian juggernaut will depart Edinburgh a legend, and an example of looking after your talent.
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