‘Complete package’: O’Mahony has no hesitation in Erasmus vs Farrell call
Peter O’Mahony has picked Andy Farrell over Rassie Erasmus as the best coach he worked under, despite offering a glowing assessm…
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Jack Willis addresses Test future as eligibility for England rival nears
Jack Willis has admitted an England return remains “something I still want to do” after being named Top 14 Player of the Year …
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Can 'phenomenal' Andrew Porter save the Ireland scrum after latest tight-head switch?
Irish scrummaging has a chance to regain its pride against South Africa - the reconverted Leinsterman deserves to be at the heart …
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World Rugby unveils 29 Outdoor Training Venues for 2027 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby has today confirmed the 29 Outdoor Training Venues that will be used by the 24 participating teams during Men’s Rugb…
World Rugby announce World Cup partner with priority tickets available
World Rugby have announced Visa as a Principal Partner for the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups in Australia, with the agreement als…
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Mayo strategy for breaking All-Ireland curse could inspire Andy Farrell to follow suit
Do Ireland need to roll the dice and bank on blooding young talent to break their World Cup curse next year?
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'One-week wonders': Dave Rennie's All Blacks on World Rankings shortlist
The All Blacks' stay at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings only lasted one week after they fell to a 33-26 defeat to South …
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International
Analysis
Daddy of all Springboks: Deon Fourie to join list of world's oldest internationals
One month shy of his 40th birthday, versatile Stormers forward Deon Fourie is set to become the oldest player to play for the Spri…
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The Ireland tactic the All Blacks are likely to deploy against Springboks
Will Jordan has offered a detailed insight into a quirk in the All Blacks' attack which is likely to feature against the Springbok…
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Former England coach Brian Smith dies aged 59
Former England assistant coach Brian Smith has died at the 59 after a battle with an aggressive cancer.
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Nations Championship
Analysis
Boks edged out by France in Nations Championship 'power play' rankings
Using data from ITV Rugby statisticians, Hillsport Media, we've worked out which team is the most ruthless at punishing opposition…
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ITV remains the home of the Men's Rugby World Cup in the UK
All 52 matches from Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 will be broadcast free-to-air in the UK.
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Wallabies are the hottest ticket in town as Nations Championship pulls in the fans
In all, eight countries played their part in delivering the southern hemisphere series of The Nations Championship.
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Fissler Confidential: James O'Connor deal close; French points-machine in big demand
James O’Connor is understood to be set to return to Western Force to finish his career where it began, when he became the younge…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Nine players whose stock rose massively this July in Nations Championship
Trends, stocks, bonds, and rising values. Terms more commonly linked to economics, yet appropriate in this context, as many player…
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Seven Nations Championship stars who got their start in SVNS
RugbyPass gives you seven of the biggest stars in World Rugby who got their start in the shorter format of the game.
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A major nation is absent from our 11 player Nations Championship stats topper list
With everyone patiently awaiting the November window for the Nations Championship, there's no better time to break down the statis…
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All Blacks legend weighs into Ireland: 'They've turned into a pack of whingers'
Justin Marshall has let rip on the latest episode of The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, ANZ, after Ireland were beaten 40-21 by New …
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'Farrell wants Ireland to be the best - but the top sides have them figured out'
Ireland's coach has a little over a year to restore Ireland's status near the summit of the international game.
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Nations Championship
Analysis
Nations Championship: Debutants who seized their chance on road to RWC 2027
Over 40 players from 11 different teams were handed first caps across the first three rounds of the inaugural global competition.
Will Jordan makes more try-scoring history with ‘freebie’ against Ireland
Will Jordan can’t stop scoring for the All Blacks, making the most of “a freebie” in a 40-21 win over Ireland at Eden Park.
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International
Opinion
Ireland report card: All 34 Nations Championship players rated
Ireland emerged from an inaugural Nations Championship campaign with two wins from three, beating Australia and Japan before falli…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
All Blacks dominate our Nations Champions third round team of the week
The July window of the Nations Championship has come and gone, with teams having already packed their bags to return home, giving …
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Damian McKenzie hails Ruben Love's leadership after rapid Test rise
"So yeah, kudos to to Rubes. He's done a great job of leading the team around, and I guess for me, just try to help out where I …
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‘Gave me sh**’: All Blacks prop de Groot recalls coach’s brutal assessment
All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has recalled the time assistant coach Neil Barnes “gave me sh** for having sh** skills."
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Why the All Blacks pulled Ruben Love from the field against Ireland
All Blacks first five-eighth Ruben Love was pulled from the field in the 56th minute against Ireland with fullback Damian McKenzie…
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'Not the greatest decision': Rennie weighs in on Luke Jacobson's yellow card
he All Blacks had the foot on the throttle against Ireland early with a 14-0 lead and were searching for more before a dangerous c…
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A frustrated Dan Sheehan makes telling admission about Ireland's season
Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan admits that there is frustration in the Ireland camp after they ended their first half of the Nations …
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Andy Farrell: Scoreline not a fair reflection of where Ireland are at
Andy Farrell insisted Ireland are closer to New Zealand than the 40-21 scoreline suggested after watching his side fall to a compr…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
All Blacks v Ireland takes: Local favourite delivers, Ireland behind the eight-ball
The All Blacks started strongly, leading 14-0 in the opening half hour before Ireland hit back through Jack Conan with Luke Jacobs…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs New Zealand | Nations Championship 2026
Ireland player ratings: A mammoth task awaited Andy Farrell's men at Eden Park, but this was one in which Ireland repeatedly shot …
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All Blacks extend Eden Park unbeaten streak with clinical win over Ireland
The All Blacks have extended their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 Tests with a win over Ireland in the Nations Championship.
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'These fellas are Gods' - Ireland's quest to sack the Eden Park fortress
The All Blacks are undefeated at their Auckland stronghold in 52 Tests, and the place holds plenty harrowing memories for the tour…
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Dan Sheehan insists Ireland not fixated on All Blacks' Eden Park stranglehold
Dan Sheehan believes a clash against New Zealand is the perfect opportunity for Ireland to finish the season on a high.
Nations Championship
Interview
Christopher Hilsenbeck on the decision to play for the country 'of his birth'
The Eagles are soaring high after victories over Portugal and Zimbabwe in the first two rounds of the Nations Cup, putting them in…
The World Rankings prize at stake if Ireland conquer All Blacks' fortress
Thirty-two years and 52 matches have passed since New Zealand were last beaten at Eden Park.
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