World Rugby statement: Wayne Barnes steps down from refereeing
Wayne Barnes has called time on his refereeing career, confirming on Thursday that last Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final between…
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Now that the niceties are over, it's time to give the Springboks their medicine
Now that the niceties are over, the press conferences with next-to-no headlines as a result of the public grandstanding, it's time…
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Australia 'should thank its lucky stars' for methodical Kiwi Schmidt
The new Wallabies coach has the essential ingredients to succeed across the Tasman Sea.
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Why the best come to play when it really matters - and are empowered to do so
'Foresight analysis’ and 'tactical periodization' both came to the fore in how players stepped up in semi-finals of the English …
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The big stats reveal: Which Rugby Championship side is in the best shape to conquer the north?
The quartet of southern hemisphere giants head north this November, but who can feel most confident about their prospects of sweep…
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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The notion that the All Blacks are trying to play a faster, more fluid and dynamic game than everyone else is outdated.
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‘I’ll have a look’: The worrying All Blacks stat that stunned Scott Robertson
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson let out a perplexed sigh after being asked a question in Saturday’s press conference.
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New Zealand Rugby confirm Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit
New Zealand Rugby has now confirmed that Scott Robertson's time as head coach of the All Blacks has come to an end.
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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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All Blacks dig deep to deny Stormers in ill-disciplined RGR opener
John Dobson's side put the All Blacks under immense amounts of pressure throughout the 80-minutes, creating a stop-start flow to t…
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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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