Rassie Erasmus wades into heated debate over Jaden Hendrikse antics
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has come out to bat for his scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse, who has been faced a barrage of cri…
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Has Steve Borthwick reached his 'Rassie' moment as England head coach?
As the Springbok supremo did in September last year, it's time England's boss made bold and seminal change to reshape his team.
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Ireland or New Zealand? Who is really South Africa’s greatest rugby rival?
The testy triangle between the Springboks, All Blacks and Ireland will be alive and well for some time to come.
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How South Africa scrummed Ireland into rugby oblivion
Breaking down the Bok pack's night of destruction in Dublin, paving the way to a long-awaited triumph in the Irish capital.
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Sir Graham Henry is the All Blacks' new kingmaker - and lords of the scrum high on his agenda
A month shy of his 80th birthday, Henry returns to the All Blacks fold as one of Dave Rennie's selectors - and the Springbok scrum…
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Can Beauden Barrett still win the 'battle for inches' at the 2027 Rugby World Cup?
The all-time great appeared injured and hobbled at Twickenham, where England's tactical clarity and ruthless bench exposed the All…
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Heated exchange between Sexton and Ioane caught on camera
An angry exchange between Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton and All Blacks winger Rieko Ioane was caught on camera in the aftermath of…
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Bad blood swirls as the All Blacks head north
New Zealand will be underdogs in at least two of their November Tests - and that has probably never happened before.
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Does one size really fit all in the Wallabies second row?
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's omission from their latest squad suggests the impact of the 'very big men' is under-valued in Australia.
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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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Analysis
Six Nations half-term report: 'France lead the charge in struggle for the soul of rugby'
As France and South Africa rail against Australasian plans to revamp the laws, Les Bleus have shown the way forward in their quest…
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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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