International
Opinion
Japan player ratings vs Ireland | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Japan player ratings: Eddie Jones’ Japan produced their most competitive display since his return as head coach, making Ireland …
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International
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Japan | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Ireland player ratings: In a game that felt very much like the disjointed Ireland of yesteryear, Andy Farrell's men endured a stru…
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Why history tells us Japan could be a fork in the road for an Ireland team in transition
Joe Schmidt's time as Ireland coach effectively ended against Japan while Andy Farrell's tenure got lift-off. The fixture matters.
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Johnnie Beattie: How Scotland can beat the All Blacks - without their most important player
As Scotland search for a first victory over New Zealand, the former back-row breaks down the strategy required for a long-awaited …
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Super Rugby Pacific squads: Team grades for very New Zealand club
The Super Rugby Pacific squads have been revealed, with all the teams releasing their lists for the 2026 season.
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Enforced changes showed way forward for ‘freestyling’ All Blacks on selection
Injuries have forced Scott Robertson's hand, but the impact of younger options should inform his future strategy.
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‘Another defeat against bogey team South Africa will really give France les bleus’
France are still haunted by their RWC23 quarter-final loss to the Springboks, who could reopen old wounds in Paris.
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International
Opinion
The internet hates Springboks fans... reality disagrees
An avowed communist is now running New York. A literal Nazi sits in the White House. London is a blood-soaked war zone. None of th…
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‘This is Welsh rugby. Never expect too much’ – Uncertainty rules as Tandy tenure takes flight
As uncertainty and acrimony reigns off the pitch, Wales are also looking for clarity on it in key positions.
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Jake White: The brutal decision Rassie will have to make if Boks lose to France
Right now, I’m Tiger fishing on the Zambezi, and yet on Saturday night, 8,000 miles away in Paris, it will be Le Coq who will be…
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
The All Blacks were clearly the better team in Chicago with a proper bench
Better still, there was impact off the bench. Wallace Sititi, Leicester Fainga’anuku and Tamaiti Williams all impressed, while J…
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Look up! Australia have to be better in the air to defuse bombs heading their way
A weakness at dealing with high balls is just one of the issues facing the Wallabies for the rest of their European tour.
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