Opinion
Revenge on the mind: Win or lose in Paris, All Blacks have Ireland to thank
Ireland are precisely who New Zealand coach Ian Foster wanted to meet in the quarter-final of this World Cup.
Gregor Paul
10 Oct, 6:29
Opinion
Opinion
Threads, twists and objets trouvés
The deep joy of the Portuguese, the domination of the Irish, the despondency of the Scots and Wallabies; the final Pool round had …
Graham Simmons
10 Oct, 5:11
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'What price would England supporters give for some swagger'
Steve Borthwick's men are eking out results but their fans worry what will happen when they play one of the tournament's thoroughb…
Mick Cleary
08 Oct, 11:03
Opinion
Wales fly into the quarters and deserve credit
Warren Gatland's men are short on admirers but they have already surpassed expectations in reaching the knock-out stages
Owain Jones
08 Oct, 8:07
Opinion
All Blacks and Springboks set to make way for the new world order
It's not always the most consistent or impressive team over the four-year World Cup cycle that eventually heads home with the fabl…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Oct, 3:22
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Scotland | Rugby World Cup 2023
Ireland player ratings: Ireland showcased their mettle against Scotland in a Rugby World Cup 2023 pool stage statement win.
Ian Cameron
07 Oct, 17:07
Opinion
Barrett's belated midfield shift will one day become All Blacks folklore
Jordie has revolutionised the All Blacks attack from No 12 so why was there total resistance within the coaching group to shift hi…
Gregor Paul
07 Oct, 11:49
Opinion
I can’t believe the noise around Owen Farrell – Joe Launchbury
I said to you the last time that the warm-ups be long forgotten if England get their performances right at the start of the tourna…
Joe Launchbury
07 Oct, 3:45
Opinion
France player ratings vs Italy | Rugby World Cup 2023
France had battered Italy 60-7 to secure top spot in their Rugby World Cup group ahead of the quarter-finals. How did the individu…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Oct, 16:52
Opinion
In defence of Steve Borthwick
It hasn't been pretty, it hasn't won England a new army of fans and it won't win them plaudits from pundits but it could win a Wor…
Sam Larner
06 Oct, 10:17
Opinion
England centre selection a backward step – Andy Goode
Steve Borthwick has reverted to type after his attacking team selection against Chile and we knew it was coming but Owen Farrell 
Andy Goode
06 Oct, 9:00
Opinion
One last dark horse for the All Blacks' World Cup push
Ian Foster should consider a last-minute change-up to the All Blacks' first XV.
Tom Vinicombe
05 Oct, 18:57
