Has 'narrow-mindedness' cost Ribbans and others their Lions chance?
The England lock is in superb form for Toulon, and plays in an area of Andy Farrell's squad not blessed with great depth.
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
The Chiefs are better than the Crusaders
The Chiefs have been the best team in Super Rugby for some time now. They’ve certainly been far and away the form side of 2025.
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International
Opinion
Ian Foster's defiant approach with the All Blacks
Ex-All Black head coach Ian Foster has reflected on his turbulent time as All Blacks head coach in an open and honest podcast on B…
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Ian Foster left to ponder what might have been after Tony Brown and Jamie Joseph recruitment misstep
The former All Blacks head coach has written with searing honesty on the ups and down of the most high-profile job in New Zealand
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Brumbies backed to rebound despite more semi-final heartbreak
ACT may have lost a fourth straight Super Rugby Pacific semi-final, but Laurie Fisher doesn’t believe it will leave any mental s…
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PREM Rugby
Opinion
The top 5 signings of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season
Now that the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season is over, we pick out the five players we consider to be the best signings made b…
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'Johann van Graan has, out of rubble and dust, rebuilt the barony of Bath'
Bath's win evoked memories of the Nineties when the West Country side were in their pomp and a new dynasty could be being built
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Finn Russell's not a 'maverick' - he represents the best of rugby
The charismatic Scot's temperament, tactical acumen and game intelligence have been questioned for too long.
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International
Opinion
Three Premiership final battles that would have influenced Steve Borthwick
England head coach Steve Borthwick has slowly been piecing together a national squad over the past weeks, having to make do with a…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Super Rugby semi takes: Chiefs' wings are ABs, Hoskins horror show
The Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals saw the Crusaders book another home final with a 21-14 win over the Blues, while the Chiefs bo…
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United Rugby Championship
Opinion
Bulls player ratings vs Leinster | 2025 URC Final
Bulls player ratings: The Bulls failed to throw a punch in a one-sided 32-7 loss to Leinster in the URC final at Croke Park. In tr…
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United Rugby Championship
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Bulls | 2025 URC Final
Leinster player ratings: Leinster have flung the monkey off their collective back in emphatic fashion, beating the Vodacom Bulls i…
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