Opinion
The All Blacks must hand Dupont-like Cam Roigard the keys to the kingdom
All Blacks coach Ian Foster must throw caution to the wind and make a big change at halfback.
Latest Longform
Interview
Canan Moodie: 'I can’t get ahead of myself but I really feel that this is just the start.'
The fascinating journey the young Springboks flyer had to make to the top of the game
Opinion
Wales aiming to avoid sting from Portuguese men of war
The heroics against Fiji mean a much-changed side for Portugal where nothing less than a bonus-point win will do
Analysis
O'Connell helps Farrell learn from the ghosts of 2007
The 2007 Rugby World Cup proved a salutary lesson in how not to run a World Cup campaign, but Ireland have listened and learnt
Analysis
Make no mistakes, defence will win the Rugby World Cup
Despite global trends favouring possession rugby, defence came out well in credit at the end of the first round of matches at the …
Opinion
Wales emerge victorious after trial by Fijian fire
Whether you viewed the Wales versus Fiji game as a thriller or a horror show depends whether you have Welsh blood
Opinion
New Zealand's world-class talent deserves world-class leadership
While the potential of the All Blacks players and coaching group is obvious, the review into the state of NZR’s leadership has s…
Opinion
French city guides: Le Tour de Force
A gastronomic guide to the wonderful host cities of Rugby World Cup 2023
Analysis
Why England can still be a force to be reckoned with
England took the most definitive stride forward on the first weekend of the Rugby World Cup.
Opinion
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Spectacular tries, thunderclap collisions and contentious decisions defined a blockbuster opening World Cup weekend
Opinion
How France fell in love with rugby again
The renaissance of rugby in France has been a long-time coming and Bernard Laporte deserves credit for his vision
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'George Ford has to stay as the starting No 10. It is as straightforward as that.'
Finally, England showed their hand, and put in a gritty, savvy performance to get their show back on the road
