Gregor Townsend identifies why the All Blacks are different under Dave Rennie
Scotland have never beaten the All Blacks in 33 previous meetings but have given them some challenging games in recent years.
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Multi-talented Ben Earl reveals the sports target he's chasing outside of rugby
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Pieter-Steph du Toit becomes latest Bok to quit Japan in shock announcement
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Three World Rugby Rankings could fall as Nations Championship resumes
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The Hurricanes have finalised their 2027 coaching group with two new additions, Jermey Thrush and Sam McNicol.
Injured All Black Luke Jacobson picks up coaching role on Chiefs tour
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Jack Hanratty: Hope Rogers wants to be the best in the world every day
Hope Rogers makes history each time that she steps onto the pitch for the USA Women's Eagles.
Two ex-All Blacks among four debutants for Manu Samoa against Zimbabwe
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‘Nothing to do with aura’: Four pointers as Scotland target first win v All Blacks
Gregor Townsend dismisses the idea his side have an inferiority complex against New Zealand and insists they have the playmakers t…
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International
Interview
Menin, Rogers and Feaunati: Exeter’s world-class foundations
A measure of Exeter Chiefs’ success in the PWR last season, losing a high-scoring semi-final to eventual champions Saracens, can…
'That's exactly why I went over': Renee Holmes explains Black Ferns Sevens switch
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Rennie weighs in on selection call between Tavatavanawai and Lienert-Brown
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International
Analysis
WXV Global Series 2026 review: France
Technical shortcomings and tactical naivety. That’s what cost France in New Zealand. That’s what has cost a rebuilding France …
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'Quite literally second to none': The Scotland star taking women's rugby by storm
Evie Gallagher's 2026 has been a tale of frustration, resilience and individual brilliance.
Tom Willis cements his status as the form player in France
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Why Leicester Fainga'anuku missed out on All Blacks 23 for Scotland
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Huw Jones makes timely return as Scotland name All Blacks lineup
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Steve Tandy: 'That’s not the reality of the current situation'
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The impressive locking duo of Fabian Holland and Scott Barrett continue in the second row, following standout performances in Sydn…
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Italy turn to 142kg Bath giant amid injury crisis for Boks
Italy have named a heavily reshuffled side to face South Africa in Turin on Saturday, with Gonzalo Quesada forced to contend with …
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Injury-hit France hand out debut against Fiji
Bayonne back-row Esteban Capilla is set to make his France debut on Saturday against Fiji in the Nations Championship in Lyon afte…
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Welsh talent factory needs to deliver to engage the fans and provide some Autumn cheer
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Why Scotland's clash with the All Blacks is 'different' this time
Scott Cummings believes Scotland are equipped to banish their All Blacks hoodoo at Murrayfield on Saturday after going agonisingly…
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Wales set to unleash 33 stone centre partnership against Japan
Wales will field one of their biggest ever centre combinations when Eddie James and Max Llewellyn line up against Japan on Saturda…
England issue update on Fin Smith selection chances ahead of Australia
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Andy Farrell: 'If ever a player feels comfortable, we’re failing the group'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has warned his players nobody can afford to become complacent after selecting scrum-half Craig Cas…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
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Sevens
Opinion
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Six nations found themselves on the podium across the men’s and women’s event in the Senegal capital.
New skipper set to lead Queensland Reds in international tour opener
Queensland Reds coach Vern Cotter has appointed a new captain ahead of the opening match of their international tour.
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