Analysis
All Blacks report card: Are Razor's troops heading in the right direction?
'Big nine' Cam Roigard may redefine the New Zealand backline but Scott Robertson has political and tactical quandaries to ponder.
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Analysis
Why the Wallabies' Murrayfield munching offered a worrying glimpse of the Lions showdown
Australian defence is not improving at the same rate as its attack, and Scotland's lethal midfield axis exposed the flaws.
Opinion
18 debutants but Australia's core looking ‘more settled than ever’
A dozen players have established themselves as the heart of the Australia team through to the 2027 RWC.
Analysis
Tadhg Beirne’s latest feat puts him among the modern-day greats
The understated Munster and Ireland backrow has exemplified excellence on both sides of the ball and is officially one of the worl…
Opinion
Can Will Jordan avoid the All Blacks curse of turning 27?
Jonah Lomu, Christian Cullen, Jeff Wilson and Julian Savea all shone in an All Blacks jersey but their light dimmed mid-career
Analysis
'Welsh regional rugby has failed conclusively and there is no way back'
The ballad of Archie Griffin and the sorry state of the four regions underscore the need for a revamp across the Welsh game.
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'Borthwick deserves the benefit of the doubt at this juncture. Just.'
The clock is ticking on the 2027 World Cup and England must decide when to discard those players past their prime
Opinion
'Scotland are in a good place, but can they become ruthless Six Nations contenders?'
Gregor Townsend oversaw a positive autumn with the dangerous Wallabies vanquished, but there are gnawing sores to fix.
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Kazuki Himeno: ‘Eddie gave me a task - to be the world's best back-rower’
The Brave Blossoms roll into London desperate to show English rugby its wealth of riches with the gifted back-row at the forefront…
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Lamb to the slaughter? Italy aim to 'get stuck into' All Blacks
Italy were hammered by New Zealand at RWC23, but Dino Lamb says there is 'no bigger opportunity' to face 'the best'.
Opinion
Gatland defiant but Welsh rugby no nearer escape route with Springboks looming
No one is expecting Wales to beat South Africa but the performance will go a long way to proving Gatland retains the faith of his …
Analysis
Why England's defence of the realm has crumbled without Felix Jones
The Irishman's abrupt departure left his players reeling and confused about their new rearguard action.
