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Analysis

Barrett's Irish adventure is propelling the Hurricanes to new heights

The All Blacks great has imparted the wisdom he learned from Jacques Nienaber and the Leinster superclub, and the Canes are reapin…

Nick Bishop
Interview

Zac Lomax: ‘He's an elite league player but it's a huge challenge with a short runway in union'

How will Australia's latest big-name cross-code convert adapt to rugby union?

Brett McKay

Features

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

How 'Sir' Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French kickers

When Thomas Ramos stepped up and broke English hearts, the irony was not lost that Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French…

Opinion
Mark Orders

‘Some significant Welsh talents could make names for themselves despite U20s results’

They may have finished in the bottom half of the U20 Six Nations but some Wales players showed unmistakable glimpses of talent.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Why Dave Rennie is lobbying hard for eligibility changes to bring Brodie Retallick back

The 109-cap All Blacks lock is plying his trade in Japan and Dave Rennie has been pushing hard for his return to Test rugby

Opinion
Owain Jones

Do we need to cut Henry Pollock some slack?

The backrow has come in for heavy criticism for his on-field behaviour but is he showing rugby is far less open-minded than it thi…

Analysis
Daniel Gallan

Why attack now outstrips defence in the 'chaos' of Six Nations rugby

In 2013, the Championship winning Welsh side conceded three tries during the tournament, so why in 2026 is it raining tries?

Star Columns

Nick Bishop

Why Rieko Ioane is struggling to match Barrett's X-factor impact for Leinster

The questions of how best Leinster can harness the All Black's talent, and where he is best positioned, remain unanswered.

Nick Bishop

Why England may be in better shape to win the 2027 Rugby World Cup than France

After the Super Saturday epic, Fabien Galthie was left with more questions than Steve Borthwick, despite their sides' contrasting …

Francisco Isaac

'We practised every day': Inside the rise of Italian rugby's history-chasers

The Azzurri are targeting a first ever win over England on Saturday, but the growth of this talented crop was kindled long ago.

Analysis

Nick Bishop

The Six Nations deep dive: How France has the North playing Super Rugby

This year's epic Six Nations proved the ancient championship is no longer the preserve of set-piece grunt and gristle alone.

Francisco Isaac

Cows, pyrotechnics and divided families - this is rugby's El Clasico

The enmity between two Buenos Aires clubs dates back nearly a century - this is the story of rugby's greatest rivalry you've never…

Paul Williams

'Henry Pollock should take heart from naysayers, for only the best are hated'

The English tyro is destroying perceptions and scaling new heights, but his outlandish style was always likely to draw criticism.

Interviews

Daniel Gallan

How training methods are changing with the rise of the hybrid player

Focusing on horizontal force, over vertical strength, has been one of the developments to help players effectively cover multiple …

Owain Jones

Mark Robinson: 'I want to make sure we focus on what our fans are really looking for.'

The ex-New Zealand rugby chief executive is coming into a wide-ranging role with World Rugby that will help him shape the future o…

David Ferguson

Semo Sititi: 'Wallace is not the type of person that gets involved in stupid stuff like fighting. He’s different to his dad!'

Father of All Blacks star Wallace and adopted Borderer, Semo Sititi will be watching his son from after with fond memories of Scot…

Editor's Choice

Opinion

25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 5 to 1

Wales' late, late show, Sexton's drop-goal, Russell's pass, Super Saturday 2015 and Wales' first Slam since 70s, but which is No.1…

Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
Analysis

The Springbok selection experiment is far from over

Rassie Erasmus has named an extended alignment camp which shows the Springboks intend to freshen up an ageing squad

Jon Cardinelli

RugbyPass Contributors

Daniel Gallan

Daniel Gallan

'The Boks will go again. It is what they do.'

In sport, there can only be one winner and at the Stade de France, France mourned for its stars, while South Africans rejoiced for…

Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Why not organise a Lions tour to South America'

The presence of three South American countries at the World Cup for the first time raises hopes that one day, the Lions will tour …

David Ferguson

David Ferguson

Scotland left to wonder what might have been

Scotland were outplayed and outshone by an Ireland side playing like World Cup-winners elect, so how can they bridge the gap?

Nick Bishop

Nick Bishop

Why Ireland are in the best possible position to pip the All Blacks in Paris

Against Scotland, Ireland gave some strong clues as to why they are such a resourceful and cohesive bunch.

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