'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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Bok rule-benders are changing the game. They deserve respect
It’s been said that inspiration can come from anywhere, but even for Rassie Erasmus and his trailblazing Springboks, an under-14…
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Rassie Erasmus, the ultimate high-stakes gambler, goes 'all-in' and wins big again
The Springbok supremo may make the most innovative use of the bench of any coach, in any sport.
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Slur allegation made in heated exchange between Curry and Mbonambi
Questions are being asked over the context to a number of heated exchanges between England flanker Tom Curry and South Africa hook…
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Come on Springboks, do the All Blacks a favour
The ultimate pretenders love showing up when nothing is on the line. The All Blacks would love to see them again as the alternativ…
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Why the Wallabies' Murrayfield munching offered a worrying glimpse of the Lions showdown
Australian defence is not improving at the same rate as its attack, and Scotland's lethal midfield axis exposed the flaws.
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'Bulls***': Ex-England international calls out Eben Etzebeth
It was last week when the Springboks talisman was interviewed on The Rugby Pod while he was in London ahead of the Sharks’ EPCR …
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A rivalry for the ages : why Ireland and South Africa can lead a new world order
Battles between these two rugby powerhouses are set to dominate the landscape at club and Test level.
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Age is no barrier, world-leading Thomas du Toit and the Bok props are kings
The 'Tank' of Bath is a destructive scrummager on either side of the set-piece, epitomising South Africa's ageing but immense fron…
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Clayton McMillan's Munster magic - and what the All Blacks could learn from it
The New Zealander has shown a willingness to step out of his comfort zone and Munster are reaping the early rewards.
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All Blacks player ratings vs England | Quilter Nations Series 2025
All Blacks player ratings: England stunned the All Blacks 33–19 in a charged Twickenham, overturning a half-time deficit with a …
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The All Blacks strongest midfield partnership for the next World Cup is already clear
The three-year partnership between Jordie Barrett and Rieko Ioane came to an end with Ioane's transition to wing and eventual "pha…
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