Opinion
Scotland versus Italy: The Blockbuster we didn't know we needed
Last weekend’s Six Nations action managed to showcase some superb athletes and a few highly entertaining flashes, but not a sing…
Claire Thomas
19 Apr, 5:15
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Opinion
Online criticism of referees is getting out of control
Players should be able to air their views but there is a very fine line when it comes to criticism of match officials doing the im…
Owain Jones
19 Apr, 4:05
Opinion
Appointing Scott Robertson early could be convincing All Blacks to stay
Just as Robertson appeared poised to inherit the coaching job last year, so was Ioane linked with a permanent move to Japan after …
Hamish Bidwell
19 Apr, 0:11
Opinion
Super Rugby Pacific team of the week for round eight
Round eight of Super Rugby Pacific saw four fixtures as the Melbourne Rebels, Blues, Crusaders and Highlanders all had the bye wee…
Ben Smith
18 Apr, 20:52
Opinion
Rosie Galligan: How can we make it acceptable to wear white and players to feel OK wearing white?
We have seen a lot in the news recently about periods in sport. If a team wants to change the colour of their shorts to make them …
Rosie Galligan
18 Apr, 11:24
Opinion
RFU should pay up if Borthwick really wants Nick Evans – Andy Goode
If Steve Borthwick really wants Nick Evans as part of his England coaching team for the Rugby World Cup, he should be there but th…
Andy Goode
18 Apr, 8:56
Opinion
Deja vu all over again for Wasps?
In the light of last week's Guardian story regarding Wasps' relaunch plans the club's former Media Manager Paul Smith who also fol…
Paul Smith
17 Apr, 7:13
Opinion
Why Rieko Ioane's new contract is such a big deal for New Zealand Rugby
What will make New Zealand rugby fans proud is that Ioane has sacrificed what he could get for what he can still become.
Ben Smith
16 Apr, 22:45
Opinion
Chiefs player ratings vs Hurricanes | Super Rugby Pacific
It was a back-and-forth battle early, the Chiefs struck first with some spectacular counter-attacking before the Hurricanes respon…
Ned Lester
15 Apr, 1:15
Opinion
Hurricanes player ratings vs Chiefs | Super Rugby Pacific
The Hurricanes have been beaten by the undefeated Chiefs 17-33 in a thrilling top-of-the-table clash at Wellington’s Sky Stadium…
Finn Morton
15 Apr, 0:54
Opinion
More than meets the eye: How Wales could triumph in defeat against England
Rose thorns tend to make light work of feathers. Since England went professional, they’ve faced Wales four times, with an averag…
Claire Thomas
14 Apr, 3:39
Opinion
It's up to New Zealand to boost rugby in Australia
Australian rugby won't just 'come right' without some external support.
Gregor Paul
13 Apr, 5:31
