How law changes are speeding up the game - but the scrum lags behind
World Rugby has made great strides with recent tweaks to the lawbook, but scrums remain a major 'time-loser'.
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Why Springboks are better prepared than All Blacks for French onslaught
The notion that the All Blacks are trying to play a faster, more fluid and dynamic game than everyone else is outdated.
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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson let out a perplexed sigh after being asked a question in Saturday’s press conference.
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Rassie Erasmus may have found his own Will Skelton-sized juggernaut
Northampton Saints behemoth JJ van der Mescht has the physique and the skillset to offer South Africa something even their giant g…
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Stormers head coach John Dobson has labelled Ireland the "new All Blacks", comparing captain Peter O'Mahony to Richie McCaw.
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Can the All Blacks regain their aura and maintain their winning legacy?
For a small nation, New Zealand have punched well above their weight for over 100 years but can they retain their dominance for mu…
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How can fraying Wallabies maul handle Springbok brawn?
Joe Schmidt's defence of the driving lineout must take a quantum leap forward before the Rugby Championship.
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All Blacks captain receives first ever men's World Cup final red card against South Africa
All Blacks captain Sam Cane has become the first player to ever receive a red card in a World Cup final for a high tackle on South…
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Why Les Kiss and Stuart Lancaster can lead Australia to glory
The wily duo, combined with a Moneyball-style approach, could build on the impressive foundations laid by Joe Schmidt.
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How Pieter-Steph du Toit led the Springboks to another World Cup title
South Africa, with Pieter-Steph du Toit leading the way, has again proven itself the biggest and baddest beast on the planet.
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Rugby World Cup
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Two Springbok packs can't match the tempo of Ireland's one
The context doesn't matter and all of a sudden the 7-1 split is now the greatest thing in rugby and Ireland should be quivering at…
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Rassie Erasmus was dead right with his All Blacks prediction
The coach predicted in the lead up to the game that they would have to score at least 25 points to beat the All Blacks. He was dea…
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