Opinion
It's time to see if New Zealand Rugby's gamble will pay off
13 months ago New Zealand Rugby made the bold decision to stick with Ian Foster. Was it the right call?
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Opinion
Tales of the unexpected
Eddie Jones' downfall, Wales's resurrection and the match of the tournament between Ireland and South Africa lit up the rugby worl…
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'England are finally at the World Cup party.'
Steve Borthwick's men showed they could cut loose with careless abandon, the question now is whether they have to revert to type
Opinion
Ireland use their breakdown smarts to outwit Springboks in clash of the titans
South Africa may come to rue missed opportunities where the Irish showed their collective resolve to thwart the World Champions at…
Analysis
How Ireland outplayed South Africa to claim ‘the Battle of the Giants’
Ireland were the masters of the tackle and breakdown at the Stade de France in their clash with the Springboks.
Opinion
Scotland's multiple threats prove attack is far more than the Finn Russell show
Much is made of Finn Russell's multi-layered attacking arsenal but there are threats all over the Scotland backline
Interview
Dan Biggar prepares to relinquish Welsh jersey on a high
The experienced Welsh fly-half is in the dying embers of his Test career but he has lost none of his fire to succeed
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For Chile's Martin Sigren, it's a family affair
Chile will face the might of England at their first World Cup but for the Sigren family, it's all part of life's inspiring journey
Analysis
Ireland have replaced All Blacks as the world's smartest attacking team
While there has always been respect, and grudging admiration for physicality and set-piece excellence, what really wakes New Zeala…
Opinion
After the Dupont calamity, what happens next?
The world's best player faces a race against time to play a part in the World Cup but France have to hold their nerve
Analysis
Why Jesse Kriel is fundamental to the Springboks' rush defence
While the Springboks may miss some of the silky handling of Lukhanyo Am, they certainly benefit from Jesse Kriel's defensive steel
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'Sione changed my life by playing rugby' - Tuipulotu's father on emotional Scotland journey
Sione Tuipulotu's Tongan father on how rugby changed his ways as a father and husband.
