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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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'Not New Zealand rugby': How would Joseph's brave new All Black world look?
The Highlanders boss looks the leading candidate for rugby's toughest gig, but his tactical strategy may jar with some.
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'There may be a surprise or two, but the meat of the 2026 Six Nations will rest between France, Ireland and England’
Since RWC23, a chasm has appeared between the ‘Haves’ of France, Ireland and England, and the ‘Have Nots’ of Scotland, Wal…
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Why Leicester Fainga'anuku is taking centre stage for the All Blacks
The barnstorming New Zealander has returned home from France and provides Scott Robertson with dexterity and dynamism in midfield.
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All Blacks and Springboks set to make way for the new world order
It's not always the most consistent or impressive team over the four-year World Cup cycle that eventually heads home with the fabl…
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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
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The All Blacks still don't understand World Cups despite what Carter taught them
The second half was all New Zealand which is why in the end they have no excuses to rely on. Once the dam broke and the All Blacks…
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Why New Zealand learned more from their July series than France
While Scott Robertson broadened his All Black options, Fabien Galthie missed a golden opportunity to evolve and thrive.
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Springboks overcome 14-man All Blacks to defend World Cup title
Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi can rightfully take their place on the throne of rugby gods after deliver…
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Six Nations analysis: How France's Grand Slam chasers were beaten black and bleu at Murrayfield
Seemingly streets ahead of the rest, unbeaten France were put to the sword by Gregor Townsend's ultra-accurate and ruthless Scotla…
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How England's blitz ground All Blacks to a standstill
Steve Borthwick's defence flummoxed New Zealand during a period when they are normally so ruthless.
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