Why Joe Schmidt cannot rely on the Brumbies' creaking tight five
The ACT franchise are traditional set-piece bastions, but show alarming signs of decline up front.
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The post-game Ireland arrogance that left Eben Etzebeth in shock
South Africa were beaten 8-13 by the Irish in Paris but the defending champions from 2019 went on to retain their crown by defeati…
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'Welsh regional rugby has failed conclusively and there is no way back'
The ballad of Archie Griffin and the sorry state of the four regions underscore the need for a revamp across the Welsh game.
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Boks bowed as Ciaran Frawley magic secures last-gasp Ireland win
Frawley stepped off the bench to split the posts in dramatic fashion with the final action of a thrilling encounter at Kings Park …
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Can the All Blacks navigate their way past old enemies to win the World Cup?
With a stable spine, New Zealand boast the players to win a World Cup, now they just need to find the right coach
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Who makes a stats-based team of the Rugby Championship?
Our eyes tell us so much, but the numbers behind performances can result in a totally different team selection.
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Where is the new breed of All Black 10?
The longer Richie Mo'unga remains in Japan, the greater the dearth of emerging New Zealand fly-halves seems to grow.
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Is it time to rethink the 23-player matchday squad?
As concerns over player safety rise, should rugby change its laws on replacements?
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Sorry South Africa, Handre Pollard can't save you
The inevitable and predictable reaction to South Africa's narrow 13-8 loss to Ireland has led to chorus of South Africans swooning…
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Will the Crusaders' decline spark a slow death for New Zealand rugby?
The once-mighty franchise have lost all five Super Rugby Pacific matches this season.
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International
Opinion
The All Blacks coaches owe the South Africans a big thank you
The All Blacks were handed the unwanted record of a 28-point defeat as South Africa looked sensational against 14-men to claim the…
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'No scrum, no win': How Leinster v La Rochelle sounded a note of caution for Ireland
The hosts' battles at scrum time bore alarming hallmarks of Ireland's November savaging by the Springboks.
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