International
Opinion
All Blacks reclaim throne, Wallabies stun Lions: 10 bold predictions for 2025
It’s never easy to predict what the next 12 months of rugby will look like but that hasn’t stopped this writer from trying for…
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Opinion
Are Leinster set for the yellow brick road to Cardiff and Champions Cup glory?
The Champions Cup is much maligned but it threw up a scintillating final pool stage to set-up some tantalising knockout fixtures
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Leicester Tigers player ratings vs Toulouse | Investec Champions Cup
Leicester Tigers player ratings: Michael Cheika's side suffered a crushing 80-12 defeat to defending Investec Champions Cup champi…
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Saracens player ratings vs Castres | Investec Champions Cup
Saracens player ratings: A dark day for former European heavyweights Saracens, who fell to an embarrassing 32-24 home defeat to an…
Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Bath player ratings vs Leinster | Investec Champions Cup
Bath player ratings: Bath’s bright start showcased their attacking intent, but discipline and Leinster's relentless power proved…
Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Bath | Investec Champions Cup
Leinster player ratings: Leinster secured a hard-fought victory over a spirited Bath side in the Investec Champions Cup. While the…
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Six Nations
Opinion
One baffling omission aside, England can win Six Nations – Andy Goode
England have the squad to win the Six Nations title this year but Ben Spencer’s absence is mystifying.
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All but two positions locked in for Ireland’s starting XV for England
Even with uncertainty over hooker and left wing, Ireland's XV for their Six Nations opener is set to be distinctly blue-tinted.
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Whisper it, but are Scotland dark horses for the Six Nations?
Ireland and France are expected to tear into each other for tournament glory but Scotland are quietly building up a head of steam
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Six Nations
Opinion
Un tiers des Bleus feront leurs débuts dans le Six Nations
Un tiers du groupe n'a jamais connu l'âpreté du Tournoi des Six Nations. Bonne ou mauvaise nouvelle pour un groupe qui cherche …
Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
David Havili is a good player who could still add a bit to the All Blacks
In a Crusaders context Sam Whitelock was the leader of that team for years. Whether it was Kieran Read as captain, Whitelock himse…
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Gatland will stand or fall on controversial Wales calls as feelings run high
Warren Gatland is shy of quality in some areas but the Wales coach's Six Nations picks must deliver if he is to keep his job.
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