Two Lions outsiders make strong Test cases amid Dublin defeat
While the overall display fell short, Finlay Bealham and Elliot Daly both pressed Test claims for the Lions.
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Opinion
'Don’t cry for the Lions over Argentina... it should be their touchstone now'
The Lions' Dublin send-off was always going to be a distraction from the real business at hand, but now it is time to 'circle the …
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International
Opinion
Winners and losers of the first All Blacks squad of the year
Scott Robertson's first All Blacks squad of the year showed form is valuable with five uncapped players named in the July squad.
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International
Opinion
France XV player ratings vs England XV | June 2025
France XV player ratings: Shaun Edwards' France XV snatched late 26-24 win over England in a scrappy, back and forth effort in Twi…
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International
Opinion
England XV player ratings vs France XV | June 2025
England XV player ratings: An England XV let a 12-point lead slip in the final 10 minutes as a France XV snatched a 26-24 victory …
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British & Irish Lions 2025
Opinion
The real winners and losers in Lions defeat in Dublin - Andy Goode
A first defeat in the opening game of a tour for 54 years is nowhere near as catastrophic as it sounds but the stock of the Lionsâ…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Chiefs player ratings vs Crusaders | 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final
The Chiefs have lost their third straight Super Rugby Pacific final on Saturday evening, 16-12, at Apollo Projects Stadium in Chri…
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British & Irish Lions 2025
Opinion
Argentina player ratings vs the British & Irish Lions | 2025 Lions series
Argentina player ratings: Los Pumas were rightly handed their flowers by Lions head coach Andy Farrell after this impressive 28-24…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Crusaders player ratings vs Chiefs | 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final
For the eighth time in nine years, the Crusaders are Super Rugby champions after holding on for thrilling 16-12 win over the Chief…
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British & Irish Lions 2025
Opinion
British & Irish Lions player ratings vs Argentina | 2025 Lions series
Player ratings: The British & Irish Lions opened their 2025 campaign with a performance that offered more structure than spect…
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A glut of Lions balances the less than rosy state of the Irish rugby garden
While Leinster quenched their trophy drought, there are big summers ahead for Munster, Ulster and Connacht.
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Super Rugby is booming, but is it actually helping the All Blacks?
New law variations have brought a welcome shift towards high-tempo play, but this year's stand-out performers may not be suited to…
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