'England are not short of second-rows. But they do not have another Itoje'
If anything befell Maro Itoje, Steve Borthwick would struggle to replace his totemic captain despite having plenty of good locks.
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Opinion
International
Opinion
Seven candidates for the vacant All Blacks head coach job
Kirk spoke to media last Thursday, addressing the departure of Scott Robertson, and why the board had made the move in the middle …
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Have the Waratahs answered their biggest questions for 2026?
The Waratahs head into 2026 in their second year under head coach Dan McKellar, and it promises to be an improved year despite hea…
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Can the ‘poor defence’ brigade please stop moaning? Rugby is the best it’s ever been
Fans who complain about missed tackles when a try is scored fail to realise rugby is at the highest level ever in attack and defen…
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International
Opinion
New All Blacks captain, Fiji stun Scotland: 15 bold predictions for 2026
This writer has used a gut-feel approach, trying to predict 15 big-news stories for the 2026 club and international seasons.
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Celtic Challenge
Opinion
Why Celtic Challenge may not be an appealing enough competition for Ireland players
There are signs throughout the game that players are not in love with the Celtic Challenge. The resulting question focuses on the …
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - round four
The Investec Champions Cup round of 16 ties have been confirmed after a final round of pool stage action that produced drama right…
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Northampton Saints player ratings vs Scarlets | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup
Northampton Saints player ratings: Saints were rattled early as Scarlets flew out of the blocks and punished some loose handling a…
Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Munster player ratings vs Castres | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup
Munster player ratings: A 31–29 defeat to Castres at Thomond Park means a European exit for Munster before the Round of 16...
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Bayonne | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup
Leinster signed off the pool stage in Bayonne with a controlled, largely no-nonsense Champions Cup win that mixed early authority …
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Stormers player ratings vs Leicester Tigers | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup
Stormers player ratings: The Stormers bounced back from their first defeat of the season last week with a 39-26 victory over Leic…
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International
Opinion
What Robertson exit tells us about where NZ rugby is at - Andy Goode
Scott Robertson’s shock departure as All Blacks head coach shows the fragility of modern day coaching as well as the increasing …
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