All Blacks report card: Are Razor's troops heading in the right direction?
'Big nine' Cam Roigard may redefine the New Zealand backline but Scott Robertson has political and tactical quandaries to ponder.
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'There can be only one' - Why South Africa are still the best team in the world
If there was any uncertainty, the Springboks' Wellington rout reaffirmed their status atop rugby's Mount Olympus.
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Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?
A hugely rotated French squad came close to the upsetting the All Blacks' top dogs, but the challenge will only get tougher for Fa…
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How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener
Fabien Galthie's Bordeaux-infused attack and renewed aerial focus exposed pressing issues Andy Farrell has yet to solve.
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Why Tommy Freeman could be England's lucky number 13
The Northampton Saint offers aerial power and attacking brilliance, whichever route Steve Borthwick chooses to take this Six Natio…
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Is Ireland versus South Africa a battle for the title of ‘world champions’?
Andy Farrell's men travel to South Africa in a less bullish mood than a matter of months ago due to some high-profile losses
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'The success of Skelton, Hooper and Tupou should trigger a rethink on Australia’s overseas selection criteria'
The last two Tests against the Lions showed the Wallabies can't afford to be without their top talents.
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'The Wallabies only have themselves to blame': How the Lions sunk Australia in Melbourne
The focus on a refereeing decision masks errors in Joe Schmidt's selections and tactics which cost Australia the Lions series.
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The coaching conundrum part one: Is there a crisis Down Under?
Time was, the rugby world cast envious glances at Antipodean coaching. Now, Australia and New Zealand are fishing desperately for …
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Ireland player ratings vs France | 2025 Six Nations
Ireland player ratings: Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes have well and truly been Le Crunched by France, who were deserved 4…
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How England can shatter the All Blacks' Eden Park streak
Three decades have passed since a European team won at the Auckland stronghold, but England are good enough to make it happen.
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The times are changing, and some Six Nations teams may be left behind
As the importance of the kicking game grows, England and France look to be ahead of the curve while Ireland may fall stagnant.
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