Mick Cleary: 'Only way is up for death-by-data England'
England fans will have every digit crossed after Steve Borthwick named his World Cup squad, writes Mick Cleary.
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Opinion
International
Opinion
Damian McKenzie's freewheeling style is better suited for Super Rugby
I heard a bit of talk afterwards from the team about the defence getting them back into the game. Maybe. But that ignores the fact…
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
The All Blacks who are most at risk of missing out on World Cup squad selection
With the Rugby Championship, Freedom Cup and Bledisloe Cup trophies locked away for another year, Ian Foster and his selectors wil…
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Opinion
Here's where it gets sticky for Scotland
It was only a warm-up game. And it was only a heavily rotated France fielding almost none of their heaviest hitters. But by the wa…
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The Rugby Championship
Opinion
Los Pumas player ratings vs South Africa | Rugby World Cup warm-up
As farewells go, the 24-13 loss against the South African Springboks wasn’t something that got the fans cheering strong. The gam…
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International
Opinion
It's time for Kiwis to forgive Quade Cooper
Unfortunately, one infamous narrative continues to persist within the New Zealand rugby community.
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International
Opinion
England player ratings vs Wales | 2023 Summer Nations Series
Steve Borthwick was in Cardiff on Saturday seeking out the final evidence to be considered ahead of this Monday’s confirmation o…
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International
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Australia | Bledisloe Cup
The match offered a final chance for various fringe players to prove their worth before the All Blacks' World Cup squad is named o…
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International
Opinion
Wallabies player ratings vs All Blacks | Bledisloe Cup
The Wallabies have fallen painfully short of what would’ve been a drought-breaking win in New Zealand, going down to the All Bla…
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
A prediction for the 33-man Springboks Rugby World Cup squad
Spare a thought for Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus. Whether you’re reading this before or after the Springboks’ match aga…
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International
Opinion
The greatest Wallaby wins on New Zealand soil
Australia has only won 15 times in 81 matches and hasn’t won on Kiwi soil in 28 matches stretching back to 11 August 2001.
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All Blacks don't need any 'favours' from Wallabies in Dunedin
After a tough few years, the All Blacks aren't in need of any further 'adversity' ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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