Opinion
Foster's All Blacks finally have the squad to challenge the world's best
The hallmark of the Foster era was threatening to be his ability to produce physically insipid teams - but there's reason for hope…
Gregor Paul
20 Jun, 9:47
Opinion
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'You don’t win a World Cup without a top-class scrum-half'
History has shown us that it is nigh on impossible to lift a World Cup without a stellar 9, so are England any closer to knowing w…
Mick Cleary
20 Jun, 9:02
Opinion
The Blues proved once again they cannot make athletes better rugby players
As the Crusaders were methodically dismantling the Blues in Christchurch last Friday night, it wasn’t the quality of rugby that …
Hamish Bidwell
19 Jun, 22:59
Opinion
The six best Super Rugby champions of all-time
Who are the most impressive and dominant winners of Super Rugby? And where would the Chiefs rank alongside these historic heavywei…
Adam Julian
19 Jun, 17:56
Opinion
Prem 15s: 'Kingsholm is about to become the big red shop window for this magnificent product'
From out-and-out league disciples, to those dipping a curious toe into the waters of the best women’s domestic competition in th…
Claire Thomas
19 Jun, 8:10
Opinion
Chiefs player ratings v Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific
Pressure was on the Chiefs to make a statement after the Crusaders dismissed the Blues in the other semi-final and awaited the vic…
Ned Lester
17 Jun, 4:21
Opinion
Farrell may come to regret Kleyn call
Two years ago World Rugby proposed a radical change to the game’s eligibility rules. Recognising that too many developing nation…
Daniel Gallan
16 Jun, 4:50
Opinion
Crusaders player ratings vs Blues | Super Rugby Pacific
The final chapter of Mo'unga v Barrett, a duel that has ruled much of the past six years in both Super Rugby and All Blacks debate…
Ned Lester
16 Jun, 4:23
Opinion
Rosie Galligan: 'It will be exciting to see what kind of rugby John Mitchell wants to play'
As soon as we heard it was Mitch, I got onto Google, spoke to my Dad and did my own research. His rugby CV speaks for itself, but …
Rosie Galligan
15 Jun, 1:10
Opinion
Premier 15s semis: 'There’s going to be a new name on the trophy this year'
There’s going to be a new name on the Premier 15s trophy this year. Just let that sink in one more time. It’s barbecue season,…
Claire Thomas
15 Jun, 1:00
Opinion
Scott Barrett doesn't belong at blindside but his World Cup role is crucial
There is some commentary suggesting Barrett is the solution for the All Blacks six woes. There are a dozen exceptional eights that…
Adam Julian
15 Jun, 0:03
Opinion
Hurricanes player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific
Déjà vu for the Hurricanes in Canberra. Eliminated by the Brumbies in the Super Rugby quarterfinals following an epic tussle at …
Adam Julian
10 Jun, 17:00
