International
Opinion
Jake White: Marcus Smith was lucky to stay on for 60 minutes
As for switching George Ford for Marcus Smith, I can understand the logic. I remember Austin Healey saying before Ford entered the…
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Opinion
Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Please don't run around in circles Damian McKenzie
All McKenzie has to do is follow the game plan, kick his goals and the result should take care of itself, on one proviso.
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'Exciting' or 'a terrible rule'? Why escort runners could define the Autumn Nations Series
World Rugby's new directive could have far-reaching consequences for the style and tactics of an evolving game.
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Signs of promise that Wales' barren run is over and brighter times lie ahead
Warren Gatland is said to be privately optimistic that with a raft of experience returning and maturing youngsters, Wales will be …
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Sevens
Opinion
Huge rivalries and Olympic rematches: Matches you can’t miss at Dubai 7s
The new HSBC SVNS Series season gets underway at the Emirates Dubai 7s from November 30 to December 1.
Mutual regard makes way for enmity as the flames of a very modern rivalry are fanned
Five Irish wins in nine meetings since a historic first in 2016 has transformed the Ireland-New Zealand relationship.
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British & Irish Lions 2025
Opinion
Les Lions dévoilent un maillot magnifique
Les Lions britanniques et irlandais ont présenté le nouveau maillot Canterbury qu'ils porteront lors de leur tournée 2025 en Au…
'Reckless' All Blacks must clean up act to return to No.1
An endemic lack of discipline is the biggest issue impacting New Zealand's ability to regain their former status.
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Records show All Blacks' greatest rugby adversary is now Ireland
The All Blacks-Ireland rivalry has became the greatest of the last decade for New Zealand rugby, and perhaps the global game's sho…
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England need to face a few home truths if they are to relearn that winning habit
Twickenham played their part in a classic encounter but England contrived to play the part of gallant losers once again
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Mick Cleary: 'Borthwick needs to have faith in Marcus Smith'
England yet again fluffed their lines against the All Blacks when they had built a comfortable lead and questions are being asked
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“He’s given Connacht everything” – Bundee Aki’s future, and an exciting tactical innovation
Still at the top of his game, the power-packed Connacht and Ireland midfielder could yet have a novel positional switch in him
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