'Genuinely looks wide': Questions hang over Stormers match-winning conversion
With a pressure kick to win the game from out wide, Libbok's effort looked online to start and then began to fade high, over the p…
Sam Smith
11 Jun, 21:37
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The recruitment of Burns is an admission of defeat for the nanny state model
If nothing else, the recruitment of Burns is an admission of defeat. It says our pathways are broken and we need other people’s …
Hamish Bidwell
23 Jan, 16:07
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England player ratings | The 33 players capped at Rugby World Cup 2023
When Jack Walker entered the fray on Saturday in Lille with 26 minutes remaining, it was a squad rotation job fully done by Englan…
Liam Heagney
26 Sep, 4:21
The Borthwick reaction to Vunipola red, latest England defeat
Steve Borthwick claimed post-game in Dublin that he had yet to take a second look at the Billy Vunipola red card against Ireland, …
Liam Heagney
19 Aug, 16:35
England boss Borthwick concerned by a curious Fijian penalty stat
Steve Borthwick has raised concerns about the number of penalties Fiji have won in recent matches, but the England coach won’t b…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct, 12:00
Tom Christie: The 'shackles were off' for Crusaders in streak-snapping Chiefs win
The Crusaders have clamied an overdue win over the Chiefs in a Good Friday contest in Christchurch, snapping the team's record los…
Ned Lester
29 Mar, 17:37
Mathieu Bastareaud on France's 'final dream' opponent
France's statement win over Italy in Lyon saw the host nation secure the top seed in Pool A, setting up a date with Pool B's runne…
Ned Lester
06 Oct, 17:13
'I've sat quiet and I've toed the line': Ian Foster doubles down on NZR call
Ian Foster has doubled down on his call for the announcement of the All Blacks coach beyond 2023 to be made following this year's …
Ned Lester
22 Feb, 22:25
Eddie Jones backed as ‘right person’ to lead Australia
He has also been strongly linked to coaching Japan after the tournament, suggesting that Sunday’s appointment with Portugal migh…
PA
28 Sep, 11:14
Opinion
All Blacks’ 2024 schedule: 10 is the magic number in Scott Roberton’s first year
10 is the magic number for Scott Robertson’s All Blacks in 2024 – that should be widely seen as their winning pass mark.
Finn Morton
31 Jan, 20:14
We need to talk about Elton Jantjies
But if there is one cause for concern it is undoubtedly the performance of Elton Jantjies at flyhalf.
Daniel Gallan
03 Jul, 11:30
Opinion
Moana Pasifika must rethink their objectives
Moana Pasifika have not so yet proven to be the success story everyone hoped - but it's not all their own doing.
Gregor Paul
27 May, 14:48
