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Interview
Daniel Gallan

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
Mark Orders

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
Garry Doyle

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
Nick Bishop

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
Ross Harries

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
Gregor Paul

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
David Beresford

French city guides: Le Tour de Force

A gastronomic guide to the wonderful host cities of Rugby World Cup 2023

Analysis
Nick Bishop

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
Graham Simmons

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Spectacular tries, thunderclap collisions and contentious decisions defined a blockbuster opening World Cup weekend

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

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

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

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The All Blacks won't win if they're not playing on their own terms

Literally and figuratively, the All Blacks played France on Les Bleus' battleground of choice.

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