World Rankings: Ireland replace Springboks at Number 1
South Africa's unbroken 11-month reign at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings is over following their dramatic 29-28 defeat …
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Ireland and South Africa share the same player development dilemma
Neither nation can accommodate all its versatile back players, nor even decide which position suits them best.
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How Bordeaux-Begles showed Bath the true meaning of 'superclub' in the Champions Cup
The reigning champions did not have to work hard enough for their scores in the semi-final showdown.
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Jacques Nienaber's Galactico recruits are driving Leinster towards a fifth star
Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman have added seismic strength and skill to the province, and could be the key ingredients of their Cham…
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Ellis Park ecstasy: Springboks blitz All Blacks late in comeback victory
Ellis Park made for a raucous setting for the first Test between the host Springboks and All Blacks of 2024, and both sides appear…
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Ireland and All Blacks to renew rivalry overseas again - report
Ireland will take on New Zealand next year at the site of their first-ever win over the All Blacks, Chicago's Soldier Field, accor…
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Richie Mo'unga receives long-awaited All Blacks call-up
Richie Mo'unga is en route to South Africa to join the All Blacks squad ahead of their game against the Bulls in Pretoria this wee…
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Toxic Springboks fans miss the point in struggle session against Scotland
Damian Willemse doesn’t have the stopping power of most elite centres. The Springboks’ lock depth is not quite as bottomless a…
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How the Lions will heap pressure upon Australia's million-dollar man
Where should Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i play, and will the ex-NRL star be exposed by Andy Farrell's attacking structures?
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Should rugby take the road less travelled?
The season denouements threw up a plethora of styles and stories - but which will prevail in the months ahead?
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All Blacks claim tense win over France in first-ever Nations Championship Test
The first game of the inaugural Nations Championship was a seesaw battle in Christchurch, with the lead changing hands consistentl…
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Ireland line up Massimo De Lutiis for shock allegiance switch - report
Ireland are weighing up a move for Irish-qualified Queensland Reds tighthead Massimo De Lutiis, with a report in Australia claimin…
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