International
Opinion
The Springboks got drunk on their own hype
Wellington, 2025. New Zealand beaten by a record score. 43-10. Thirty-six unanswered points in the second half. A brace for Chesli…
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International
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 1st Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026
The visitors managed the second half expertly, while the Springboks were ill-disciplined and erratic defensively.
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Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | 1st Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Springboks player ratings: South Africa started Rugby's Greatest Rivalry in disastrous fashion, losing 33-16 to the All Blacks on …
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International
Opinion
Black Ferns vs Wallaroos takes: Another scary statement, Levi impresses
The Black Ferns have run away with a dominant 66-19 win over the Wallaroos in Auckland, with the hosts running in 10 tries.
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International
Opinion
The All Blacks' selection policy just got a lot less sentimental
Seniority and sentiment became part and parcel of the New Zealand team under previous coaching regimes. Never mind that blokes wer…
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International
Opinion
The three most important players for the All Blacks and Springboks
Back-to-back Rugby World Cup Winners host the world number two in an epic four-Test match marathon across two continents.
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International
Opinion
Ranking 21 England back-row options ahead of the 2026/27 season
This time next year, Steve Borthwick will be very close to finalising his squad for the 2027 World Cup in Australia, and the back-…
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Why Rassie’s next Bok generation could be the greatest ever
The Springbok dynasty doesn't look like it is going to disappear any time soon and it could, in fact, get even stronger in future
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International
Opinion
Jake White: I urge Rennie to make a huge call that won't go down well in NZ
The hours are counting down to the first Test in Johannesburg and whisper it, but the portents are shaping up well for the All Bla…
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Sevens
Opinion
The SVNS Series stars already shaping the race to LA 2028
Some names already look almost certain to be central to that conversation. Others are only just beginning to emerge.
International
Opinion
USA XV player ratings vs Argentina XV | rugby union hybrid friendlies 2026
An Eagles-heavy USA XV claimed a hard-earned 25-24 win over an Argentina XV at Inter Miami FC Stadium last weekend.
How do Australia fit both ‘fetchers’ in side? Could ‘McZano’ be next ‘Pooper’ combo?
With two outstanding opensides in Fraser McReight and Carlo Tizzano, Les Kiss has an enviable dilemma to navigate.
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