Analysis
The failed Vunipola ploy and three other abject England talking points
It’s not getting any easier for England with less than three weeks to go now before their Rugby World Cup opener versus Argentin…
Liam Heagney
20 Aug, 4:32
Editors Pick
Interview
'Bolter' pick Dallas McLeod on his 'unsettling' All Blacks debut
When Dallas McLeod was asked for his definition of a bolter he paused, then laughed and said, "I guess I am a bolter."
Adam Julian
20 Aug, 0:08
Interview
Sutherland: Club uncertainty won't hinder World Cup prep
Scotland prop Rory Sutherland aims to have his club future resolved before the World Cup but insists the uncertainty won’t hinde…
Bryn Palmer
17 Aug, 15:21
Analysis
Romain Ntamack is like Pippen to Dupont's Jordan
Romain Ntamack does not get the same recognition as Dupont, such is the No 9's talent, he is so good he overshadows one of the bes…
Ben Smith
15 Aug, 23:26
Opinion
Sure, Sam Cane’s no Richie McCaw, but who is?
McCaw sits among the all-time greats, while Cane will be remembered as a fine man who did his best. It’s chalk and cheese.
Hamish Bidwell
13 Aug, 22:51
Analysis
Andrew Kellaway has this Cullen-like trait but the Wallabies are wasting it
One less heralded move, but perhaps the most valuable find for Jones, was the return of Andrew Kellaway and continuation of his tr…
Ben Smith
13 Aug, 22:07
Opinion
Owen Farrell: To ignore the evidence of our own eyes is not an option
Shortly after Kevin Pietersen was finally ditched by the England cricket team around a decade ago I sat next to one of his 2005 As…
Paul Smith
13 Aug, 8:49
Analysis
The hefty ban Farrell faces and three other England talking points
England finally snapped their three-game losing streak under Steve Borthwick, their 19-17 comeback win over Wales at Twickenham gi…
Liam Heagney
13 Aug, 4:11
Opinion
England need to solve their identity crisis fast – Andy Goode
We’re edging ever closer to the starting XV that’ll be rolled out to face Argentina on September 9 and now we need to see the …
Andy Goode
12 Aug, 4:08
Opinion
Springboks can still win World Cup with Plan B
The best thing about a bulletproof strategy is that there is little need for another one. Four years ago in Japan, South Africa bu…
Daniel Gallan
11 Aug, 11:30
Opinion
Brad Weber would’ve been the next-best option for the World Cup
But if we’re looking for a bloke to bark at forwards in the way Smith so effectively does, then Weber would’ve been the next-b…
Hamish Bidwell
09 Aug, 22:23
Opinion
Final chapter of this Boks' era has been written
Looking back on this era, winning the World Cup did not bring world dominance for South African rugby. It will have to go down as …
Ben Smith
09 Aug, 22:03
