What the All Blacks will have learned from Springboks' set-piece battle
Until the last half-hour of their semi-final with South Africa, England won the tactical battle hands-down.
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Why Tomas Albornoz might be a better fly-half than Damian McKenzie
The Argentine pivot fits his team's style and structure far better than his illustrious All Blacks peer.
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This Springboks selection will knock France out of their own World Cup
Well done Jacques Nienaber. Well done Rassie Erasmus. You nailed it. No notes. Ten out of ten. This is the side that will advance …
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The 'magic 64' could turn Australia's fortunes this November
Running an Australia XV tour alongside the Wallabies' voyage is a smart decision which may pay big dividends.
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How Ireland outplayed South Africa to claim ‘the Battle of the Giants’
Ireland were the masters of the tackle and breakdown at the Stade de France in their clash with the Springboks.
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As the sun sets on Razor's tenure, renewal points to a brighter All Blacks future
The rugby world is writing off New Zealand rugby, but get the key decisions right and the All Blacks can challenge for the Rugby W…
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'It doesn’t make sense for New Zealand to deny itself access to world-class players'
Despite fierce debate, Scott Robertson is convinced the All Blacks should have access to offshore stars.
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How can Scott Robertson revive the All Blacks’ playmaking ‘triple threat’?
The halcyon days of Dan Carter, Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith are long gone and the new pieces of the puzzle don't mesh together.
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'So many things went on': France not happy with a number of incidents
France have indicated that they were less than pleased with a number of refereeing calls made in their 29-28, Rugby World Cup-endi…
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Nearly everyone is saying the same thing in wake of Eben Etzebeth red
Twenty-four hours after South Africa’s demolition of Wales in Cardiff, Eben Etzebeth’s late red card for a thumb to the eye of…
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New Zealanders may not understand, but in France Test rugby is the 'B movie'
The gruelling and engrossing league is the lifeblood of French rugby, rather than the national team's summer voyages south of the …
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World Rugby statement: Rugby World Cup final
World Rugby have issued a statement in light of a media report in New Zealand alleging that the governing body privately acknowled…
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