Old mate Pablo Matera showed the back-row remains at the heart of Razor's All Blacks riddle
Scott Robertson's long-time friend and ex-Crusader exposed cracks in the Kiwi pack as Argentina claimed an historic victory.
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Eligible for New Zealand, England and Scotland, the new Saracens playmaker may have a big decision ahead.
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All Blacks player ratings vs Argentina | 2025 Rugby Championship
No scrums for the first 20 minutes which meant it was all about the clean and carry, trying to get the All Blacks quick ball. Scru…
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The portents are promising that England can genuinely challenge in Australia with strength in every area of the squad
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Chaos reigns: The Wallabies must start again from square one
No more pretence, no more stories - accept the rubble around you, and look at the ruins until it hurts.
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Should the All Blacks return the fabled number seven jersey to Ardie Savea?
He's an indispensable member of the All Blacks pack, but which position best suits the barnstorming Moana Pasifika talisman?
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International
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The bite don't match the bark
It's a passionate nation that loves rugby. We love that. But what becomes increasingly apparent with South African rugby, at all l…
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Why the rest of the rugby world is worried about Australia
As a Lions tour looms, concerns over the Wallabies' malaise are reverberating across the rugby world.
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How the grand old men in Wallaby green and gold stunned the Springboks
Nic White and James O'Connor are an unlikely starting half-back duo in 2025, but their razor-sharp rugby minds undid South Africa.
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The All Blacks outplayed the Springboks in the World Cup final
They say that history is written by the victors, and that is certainly true with Chasing the Sun 2 highlighting the exploits of th…
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Springboks' No.1 status in world rankings coming under increased threat
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