Opinion
Bloodied but unbowed Dan Cole prepares for final hurrah
The adamantine Leicester Tigers tighthead knows he hasn't got long left at Test level and deserves every bit of praise coming his …
Neil Squires
03 Jul 2024, 3:01
Opinion
Opinion
Scott Roberston needs to send Samipeni Finau on a Marcus Smith mission
With England naming Marcus Smith at flyhalf for the opening match, the intriguing pick for blindside is Chiefs hitman Samipeni Fin…
Ben Smith
02 Jul 2024, 17:30
Opinion
The problem areas Joe Schmidt must address for 'desperate' Wallabies
Numerous on-field issues have becoming weeping sores for the embattled Australians as Wales arrive Down Under.
Brett McKay
02 Jul 2024, 16:20
Opinion
Irish strategy short on detail as missing X-Men hinder Springbok heist
As the IRFU launches a four-year strategic plan, Andy Farrell's side tackle the Springboks without several key players.
Brendan Fanning
01 Jul 2024, 12:54
Opinion
Scott Barrett was the safe, obvious choice as All Blacks captain
We’re so short of locks that there ought not be any questions about his place in the side, as there always was with Sam Cane. Ba…
Hamish Bidwell
30 Jun 2024, 17:46
Opinion
Toulouse player ratings vs Bordeaux | 2023/24 Top 14 final
Toulouse player ratings: A Top 14 final that will be remembered for being one of the most one-sided in recent memory might not hav…
Ian Cameron
28 Jun 2024, 17:50
Opinion
Bordeaux-Bègles player ratings vs Toulouse | 2023/24 Top 14 final
Bordeaux-Begles suffered a record 59 - 3 defeat at the hands of Toulouse in Marseille in what was a tough pill to swallow for a si…
Philip Bendon
28 Jun 2024, 17:21
Opinion
The terrifying Boks' message Rassie is about to send rugby
That was Rassie Erasmus’ staunch endorsement of Siya Kolisi, who copped heavy criticism from Jacky Lorenzetti, the owner of Koli…
Daniel Gallan
27 Jun 2024, 8:33
Opinion
Predicting the Wales line-up to face Australia in the first Test
Wales head out to Australia this week for a tour which takes in two Tests against the Wallabies and a meeting with the Queensland …
Simon Thomas
27 Jun 2024, 7:02
Opinion
Bordeaux take Toulouse route with homegrown stars set to light up final
Homegrown talent and wise recruitment have taken Bordeaux to the brink of emulating Toulouse's success.
Gavin Mortimer
27 Jun 2024, 5:55
Opinion
First All Blacks squad mainly based on reputation and potential
Form has been thrown out the window as Scott Robertson and his selectors opted for a swathe of Crusaders forwards in the first All…
Ben Smith
27 Jun 2024, 0:21
Opinion
Johnson happy to stay in shadows but coaching absence 'a terrible waste'
The England legend was badly burned by his experience as manager but his career is missing a post-script.
Neil Squires
26 Jun 2024, 12:57
