Opinion
All Blacks peaking at perfect time for World Cup pilgrimage
It feels like the All Blacks may have timed their surge to the World Cup line extraordinarily well.
Gregor Paul
18 Jul, 9:56
Opinion
Opinion
World Rugby U20 Championship Team of the Tournament
The best youngsters on the planet showcased their talent out in South Africa and a select XV stood out above all the rest
Alex Shaw
17 Jul, 14:48
Opinion
Sexton ban doesn’t seem outrageous to me – Andy Goode
It won’t go down well in the court of public opinion and social media but I think the independent disciplinary committee got the…
Andy Goode
17 Jul, 9:50
Opinion
All Blacks XV player ratings vs Brave Blossoms
The All Blacks XV had an entertaining 41-27 win over Japan in sticky conditions in Tokyo with All Blacks XV centre Billy Procter a…
Adam Julian
17 Jul, 0:13
Opinion
Spanking an old Springboks side not the best yardstick
Starting Malcom Marx would be a help to South Africa. As would picking some of the more youthful personnel, who beat Australia in …
Hamish Bidwell
16 Jul, 22:37
Opinion
It's time for a rethink for the New Zealand U20s after another low finish
Since winning the first four World Championships between 2008 and 2011, New Zealand has only won twice since 2015 and has missed t…
Adam Julian
16 Jul, 18:16
Opinion
All Blacks win the battle over bumbling Boks but they want the war
Whilst the greatest bench of all-time did blunt the All Blacks attack and arrest the momentum, you can't bring nukes into this cou…
Ben Smith
15 Jul, 23:16
Opinion
Los Pumas player ratings vs Wallabies | 2023 Rugby Championship
Los Pumas certainly enjoy playing in Parramatta, beating the All Blacks in 2020 and remaining unbeaten against the Wallabies after…
Frankie Deges
15 Jul, 9:18
Opinion
Wallabies player ratings vs Los Pumas | 2023 Rugby Championship
The Wallabies have fallen to their second loss in as many Tests under new coach Eddie Jones, with the men in gold losing to Argent…
Finn Morton
15 Jul, 8:02
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | The Rugby Championship
The All Blacks went one step closer to securing the Rugby Championship with a 35-20 win over the Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium in…
Ben Smith
15 Jul, 7:50
Opinion
Why rugby is better for its reliance on analysis and data
Rugby analysis will not lift you emotionally during a game but it will help you understand the game's intricacies and foibles
Sam Larner
15 Jul, 4:32
Opinion
The most crucial match for the Wallabies' World Cup hopes has arrived
The most influential prop in Australian rugby is set to play his first match in eight months on Saturday.
Jim Tucker
13 Jul, 11:04
