International
Opinion
Jake White: Before I say what I’m going to say...
That coaching team took the All Blacks to within two points of winning the World Cup. Stick or twist is the perennial teaser in el…
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Opinion
‘Caelan Doris will always have that Mayo stillness - he leads not by decibel but by gravity’
The Leinster back-row brings balance and poise to Ireland, a calming influence amid the storm of Test rugby.
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France’s golden generation in danger of greying without living up to expectations
Fabien Galthie's men have flattered this Autumn and have looked one-paced and pedestrian, so can they rediscover their va-va-voom?
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International
Opinion
Why many Springboks fans will never give Ireland their dues
This is it. The last box that needs ticking. The final itch to scratch. The only piece of unfinished business left on the to-do li…
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International
Opinion
The winners and losers of the 2025 All Blacks XV
The All Blacks XV have extended their win streak to seven with a three-from-three European tour, and as always, the fixtures have …
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‘The All Blacks are prone to extreme mental paralysis in the 20 minutes after half-time’
New Zealand's loss to England was the latest example of them hitting a 'mental black spot' in the third quarter of matches.
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‘If Fin Smith is going to be Ford’s back-up at RWC27, he needs more caps before then’
While George Ford is shaping to be England's No.10 as they build towards RWC27, Fin Smith also needs more opportunities.
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International
Opinion
Why is France still struggling to get past the Red Roses?
France international Morgane Bourgeois examines England’s structural advantage and the French transition gap in women’s intern…
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'Weary Wallabies have become too predictable and easy to unpack on tour'
Australia need to 'find their special sauce' and end 2025 on a high against France after a punishing tour of Europe so far.
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Why Jasper Wiese is the blunt object keeping the Bok machine purring
The South Africa No 8 may not be the most sophisticated of players but his go-forward is vital to South Africa's gameplan
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PWR
Opinion
Three talking points from Round 4 of the 2025/26 PWR season
We are already a month into the 2025/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season.
Mick Cleary: 'If only South Africa had been on the fixture list. Then we really would know where this England stand.'
Steve Borthwick finally has a marquee win to show for his efforts and now the task is to build some momentum towards the World Cup
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