Opinion
The All Blacks have been pretty ordinary but now will win the World Cup
And yet, in a few days’ time, the All Blacks are likely to be crowned Rugby World Cup champions.
Hamish Bidwell
24 Oct 2023, 22:40
Most Commented
Ex-Ireland wing brands Six Nations champs 'not that good an Irish side'
Ireland and South Africa have developed quite a peculiar rivalry in recent months as it is one that was not created on the pitch, …
Josh Raisey
02 May 2024, 8:47
Tom Curry and Bongi Mbonambi incident has become a running joke in SA
Allegations made during the final week of the Rugby World Cup against Springboks Bongi Mbonambi have become something of a running…
Ian Cameron
03 Nov 2023, 8:12
New theory emerges over Springboks' mindset heading into Ireland clash
As soon as Antoine Dupont's participation in the World Cup quarter-finals was thrown into doubt after fracturing his cheekbone, su…
Josh Raisey
26 Sep 2023, 9:39
Analysis
South Africa's brawn-plus-brain puts rugby world on red alert
Anything New Zealand could do, the Springboks did better in Friday's Twickenham rout.
Nick Bishop
29 Aug 2023, 13:33
Analysis
Can the Tongan Thor inspire Australia's toiling Super Rugby franchises?
The Rebels, who have signed hulking Taniela Tupou, and Western Force have long struggled to put wins together.
Nick Bishop
10 Jan 2024, 13:56
Galthie opens old wound with rebuke of RWC referee and one Springbok
Five months after France crashed out of their own World Cup at the hands of eventual winners South Africa, Fabien Galthie has revi…
Josh Raisey
20 Mar 2024, 13:54
Analysis
'England are in a Rugby World Cup prison of their own making'
Steve Borthwick's selections have heaped pressure on Owen Farrell and straitjacketed the England attack.
Nick Bishop
18 Aug 2023, 5:44
Opinion
Let’s not pretend this is a great All Blacks side who were robbed
Let’s not rewrite history here. Let’s not pretend this is a great side who were robbed of victory, having been expertly prepar…
Hamish Bidwell
30 Oct 2023, 21:08
South Africa statement: Springboks investigating Mbonambi's alleged racist abuse of England’s Curry
South Africa have begun investigating an alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by their hooker Mbongeni Mbonam…
PA
22 Oct 2023, 9:30
South Africa go for 7-1 bench split as Etzebeth returns for Ireland
South Africa have named a 7-1 split on their bench for their blockbuster fixture against Ireland at the Stade de France on Saturda…
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2023, 12:58
Analysis
'Do England really know where they are going?'
Another Dublin drubbing brought England's agonising travails into even sharper focus.
Nick Bishop
22 Aug 2023, 3:05
