Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
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Nations Championship
Analysis
Why the Wallabies-Ireland rematch won't look anything like last time
Unfortunately for the Wallabies, Ireland coach Andy Farrell is not a coach to be fooled by something twice; his side will be watch…
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Jeremy Williams delivers confident Wallabies message before Ireland Test
The Wallabies are eighth on the world rankings and haven’t beaten Ireland in more than 2,940 days, but the Aussies are full of b…
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Friendly fire leaves Wallabies lock bruised after training incident
The desperation was evident at training on Tuesday when Williams fell victim to some friendly fire from abrasive back-rower and du…
Nations Championship
Analysis
Rassie Erasmus pipped by fierce rival in Nations Championship win percentages
While Dave Rennie is just about to start his tenure as head coach of the All Blacks, Rassie Erasmus will draw level with Jake Whit…
Experienced Ireland players sent warning by staff over next generation
Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby feels the players must be ready to face an Australia side looking to “lay down a bit of a…
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‘Big climb for any team’: Tom Wright on the Wallabies’ Ireland challenge
It’s been a fair while since the Wallabies last tasted victory in this matchup, with the Irish winning the last five meetings in…
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Wallabies scrum-half pinpoints what makes Jamison Gibson-Park world-class
ACT Brumbies captain Ryan Lonergan described British and Irish Lions star Jamison Gibson-Park as possibly “the best halfback in …
Max Jorgensen: 'When we're at our best, not many teams can beat us'
"You want to keep competing every week to keep your spot, because at the end of day no one owns the jersey."
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A Joe Schmidt non-negotiable and 'friends for life': Angus Bell on Ireland opener
Returning prop Angus Bell is relishing the chance to lock horns with his former Ulster teammates as the Wallabies open their 2026 …
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The best rugby commentators and pundits of the season
The art of commentating and rugby punditry isn't easily learnt but this list of rugby luminaries are the best in the business
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Nations Championship
Opinion
The time for specialist No.7s has come to an end
Now that a majority of the touring squads have been named, it has become clear that the role of the openside flanker, who wears th…
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Caelan Doris and Tommy O'Brien ruled out of Ireland's Nations Championship
Ireland’s preparations for the inaugural Nations Championship Southern Series have suffered a significant double blow with the c…
Major change introduced to world rankings in time for Nations Championship
Other than introducing penalties for inactive unions, the rankings have largely remained unaltered since they were first used, in …
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Opportunity knocks as Andy Farrell ushers in a next-gen Ireland
Andy Farrell's squad raised eyebrows and it's a clutch of players from Connacht and Ulster who have most to gain chasing Leinster …
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Andy Farrell names three uncapped players in 36-man Ireland squad
Uncapped Connacht trio Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen have been named in Andy Farrell's 36-man Ireland squad for their Nati…
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International
Analysis
No.1 Springboks are third-best in the World Rankings record books
The Springboks will go into the inaugural Nations Championship in July sitting proudly at the top of the rankings, with a sizeable…
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Andy Farrell sticks around as uncertainty swirls around Irish rugby
The departure of James Lowe signifies a change of tack from within Irish rugby as developing academy starlets is preferred
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Ireland or New Zealand? Who is really South Africa’s greatest rugby rival?
The testy triangle between the Springboks, All Blacks and Ireland will be alive and well for some time to come.
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Former IRFU chief executive Philip Browne dies aged 66
Former IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has died at the age of 66, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Monday.
Andy Farrell signs 2031 contract extension with IRFU
Andy Farrell will remain Ireland head coach through to the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup after signing a long-term extension wit…
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Ex-Ireland captain and Lions back row Fergus Slattery has passed away
Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery has died at the age of 77, Blackrock College has announced.
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World Rugby confirm refs for Nations Championship as Luke Pearce gets big call
World Rugby have confirmed the match official appointments for the opening block of fixtures in the inaugural Nations Championship…
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Jordie Barrett leaves door open for Leinster return to chase Champions Cup glory
All Black midfielder Jordie Barrett has left the door open for a potential return to Leinster to chase a European title after watc…
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'Fundamental shift in the game': World Rugby outline new six-year strategy
World Rugby has unveiled a new six-year strategy running through to 2031, built around a vision of “powering rugby, uniting the …
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'Different animal': Ex-All Black on the northern hemisphere's World Cup hopes
Labelling it a "different beast", Brad Thorn has warned northern hemisphere nations lead-up form counts for little ahead of next y…
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Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket application window now open
Fans can apply for tickets to the tournament in Australia during a two-week window from now until 18:00 AEST (09:00 GMT) Tuesday, …
International
Analysis
Five elite rugby coaches who never played at an elite level
Do you need to have been a professional player to become a high-level coach? Well, for these five examples we're giving, they didn…
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'You’re like: ‘These are some of the worst people in the world''- Mack Hansen
Connacht wing Mack Hansen has said that Ireland's growing rivalry with the All Blacks and South Africa "adds to the game".
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'South Africans just hate the Irish': McCloskey on growing 'beef' with Boks
Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey believes South Africa's introduction into the United Rugby Championship has increased the "beef and…
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England's Jack Willis has his say on rumoured allegiance switch
Toulouse flanker Jack Willis has distanced himself from rumours suggesting he will switch allegiance to represent Ireland.
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Sergio Parisse leaves World Rugby panel as Grand Slam winner and Puma join
Former France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili and former Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch have joined the voting panel for the World Rug…
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Newcastle set to host rare neutral Test between Japan and Ireland
Australia will host a neutral international match for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic when Ireland faces Japan in a few…
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Crowley and Byrne help Farrell flesh out No.10 masterplan
Harry Byrne's displays for Leinster have bolstered competition for Jack Crowley's Ireland shirt despite Sam Prendergast's glitch i…
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England's rivals urged to select 'best in the world' Jack Willis
Former England fly-half Andy Goode has labelled Toulouse flanker Jack Willis "the best player in the world" following his Investec…
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British & Irish Lions 2025
Opinion
A love letter to rugby union's most misunderstood artists
In 50 years’ time, when future rugby fans look back on the highest-scoring men’s Six Nations in history, what will be their st…
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