Opinion
No ordinary Joe
When the former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt accepted a role back within the All Black inner sanctum it set him on course for an Iris…
Latest Longform
Opinion
It's time for Sam Cane to strike back
It’s a tough old business being captain in New Zealand where the public expect the skipper to be almost superhuman.
Opinion
Can Handre Polllard and Manie Libbok be accomodated in the same team?
With the crucial quarter-final against France incoming, the Springboks need to nail their selection with questions at 10 and 12
Exclusive
Bundee Aki: From Auckland bank teller to Ireland rugby superstar
The remarkable inside story of the Rugby World Cup juggernaut who almost gave up the game to support his family
Analysis
Why Springboks are better prepared than All Blacks for French onslaught
The notion that the All Blacks are trying to play a faster, more fluid and dynamic game than everyone else is outdated.
Opinion
'The French respect South Africa but they don’t admire them the way they do New Zealand'
Little historical enmity exists between Les Bleus and the Springboks, but that won't dampen a phenomenal Rugby World Cup quarter-f…
Opinion
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?
Opinion
Revenge on the mind: Win or lose in Paris, All Blacks have Ireland to thank
Ireland are precisely who New Zealand coach Ian Foster wanted to meet in the quarter-final of this World Cup.
Opinion
Threads, twists and objets trouvés
The deep joy of the Portuguese, the domination of the Irish, the despondency of the Scots and Wallabies; the final Pool round had …
Analysis
South Africa: Brutal selections loom for legacy-defining Springbok matches
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber face several enormous calls for their seminal Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Analysis
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.
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'What price would England supporters give for some swagger'
Steve Borthwick's men are eking out results but their fans worry what will happen when they play one of the tournament's thoroughb…
