Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Before crying foul, don't forget what international rugby is
More fixtures against tier one alone won't do anything for tier two nations in terms of improving score lines and competitiveness.…
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Mick Cleary: 'Why not organise a Lions tour to South America'
The presence of three South American countries at the World Cup for the first time raises hopes that one day, the Lions will tour …
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Wayne Smith approach to defence could be All Blacks' secret weapon
A last-minute arrival by Wayne Smith helped propel the All Blacks to a third World Cup title in 2015.
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
It's time for rugby to act – Andy Goode
The leading nations in world rugby have to end the self-interest and short-termism that has blighted the game and come together to…
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Los Pumas player ratings vs Chile | Rugby World Cup 2023
Los Pumas have scored a comfortable 59-5 victory over Chile in Nantes. Who were the best performers for Argentina?
Rugby World Cup
Opinion
The All Blacks' first choice 23 makes a big difference but Ireland won't care
Ireland know not to turn the ball over and offer the All Blacks the chance to counter and their set-piece defence is not as brittl…
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Jake White: Bok plots, Pollard's big ask and Eddie Jones
The one thing that struck me about the Springboks versus Ireland game - and I’m working the basis of the article I wrote about s…
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Italy | Rugby World Cup 2023
The All Blacks well and truly got their Rugby World Cup back on track on a warm evening in Lyon, thrashing Italy 96-15. Who were t…
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Super Rugby Pacific's chickens are coming home to roost
The All Blacks and Wallabies have fallen down the world pecking order and there's no obvious end in sight for the slide.
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Shannon Frizell could prevent the All Blacks leaving France empty handed
Barnstorming performances from Shannon Frizell might be the difference between the All Blacks going home with the Webb Ellis Cup o…
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Destroying the flawed assumptions with the Springboks' loss to Ireland
If De Klerk makes the penalty kick then Kolbe's try doesn't eventuate. Instead of three points they end up with five, but the narr…
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
The grain of truth buried in rumoured Springboks plot
Tin-foil hats? Check. An evidence board with criss-crossing red strings? Check? A Joe Rogan podcast at the ready? Buckle up Spring…
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