International
Opinion
Jake White: My take on the 9 top Test sides ahead of Quilter Nations Series
In the old days, I remember going into these end-of-year tours and there was always a chip on the shoulder of Southern Hemisphere …
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Opinion
Big chance for Baird as Ireland back row bids to regain world-class edge v NZ
With Ryan Baird aiming to lock down a regular spot and Caelan Doris ready to return, can a celebrated back row rediscover their be…
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
The most perplexing thing about Borthwick’s England selection – Andy Goode
It’s a surprise to see Fin Smith overlooked but Steve Borthwick has picked a team full of attacking talent capable of exposing t…
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
What is the point in Jason Holland sticking around with the All Blacks
Holland loves the game, thinks deeply about it and, again, is just a thoroughly decent fellow. He just shouldn’t be in Chicago w…
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Erasmus nears rugby immortality, his XV for Japan shows he knows that
Success can breed complacency, but it can also breed restlessness. Fortunately for the Springboks and their loyal supporters, Rass…
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Mick Cleary: 'England must win blue-riband autumn matches, but there are deeper matters at play'
Can Steve Borthwick's England makeover, throwing off that boring, one-eyed, one-dimensional persona, continue?
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England’s missing link Furbank leaves Borthwick with familiar full-back dilemma
George Furbank may be Steve Borthwick's favoured choice but his injury misfortune means Freddie Steward and Marcus Smith are vying…
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International
Opinion
Le championnat féminin français doit-il s'ouvrir aux joueuses de l'étranger ?
Le modèle anglais inspire la France pour professionnaliser le rugby féminin avec plus de profils internationaux.
Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Ireland's unspoken advantage over the All Blacks in Chicago
The All Blacks will return to the historic site of their first-ever loss to Ireland when they met again to play at Soldier Field i…
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PWR
Opinion
Three talking points from Round 1 of the 2025/26 PWR season
One month after England’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup success the latest season of Premiership Women’s Rugby got underway.
United Rugby Championship
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Zebre Parma | 2025/26 URC
Leinster player ratings: Leinster returned to winning ways in the URC at the Aviva, putting 50 points on Zebre Parma in a chaotic …
International
Opinion
Japan player ratings vs Australia | Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2025
Japan player ratings: The Brave Blossoms were gutsy but fell just short 19-15 in Tokyo, pushing an experimental Wallabies side all…
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