Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Forget Ireland, the All Blacks face the real alpha of Europe next
Antoine Dupont has a rare, favourable record over the All Blacks in his career with two wins from three Test matches, all of which…
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Opinion
PWR
Opinion
A few learnings from this opening block of PWR fixtures
This opening block has been glorious, and - bonus - educational. For those interested, here’s a little of what I’ve learned.
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Why a win over Ireland may have just changed everything for this All Blacks team
Scott Robertson has had his critics since taking over but a comfortable win over Ireland has given his side newfound belief
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Ripper of a performance but Wallabies must ensure it’s not another one-off
Australia will take plenty of confidence from beating England, but now have to contend with expectation and possible complacency.
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Twickenham triumph casts doubt on necessity of overseas Wallabies
The Wallabies are off and running in their bid to win their first grand slam since 1984, and it's all thanks to a massive team eff…
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Ireland one more November defeat from a full-blown crisis of confidence
Andy Farrell saw his men put in one of their worst performances under his tenure and that has made a win over Los Pumas pivotal
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International
Opinion
Irish rugby's perennial problem has returned to haunt them
A perennial problem for Irish rugby is once again rearing its ugly head.
British & Irish Lions 2025
Opinion
Lions watch: Chastening weekend for Home Nations
With England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales all losing, it was a very disappointing weekend for the Home Nations, from which the Bri…
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Mick Cleary: 'England need to get angry, with themselves and with their coaches.'
Steve Borthwick's men are finding new ways to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and it is becoming a problem
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Four talking points from Scotland’s latest defeat by South Africa
It is a strange scenario where a defeated coach hails a 17-point loss as “one of their best performances” in recent times and …
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International
Opinion
All Blacks XV player ratings vs Georgia | Autumn Nations Series
23 of New Zealand's most promising aspiring rugby talents had an opportunity to tackle a legitimate international opponent in Sout…
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Scotland player ratings vs South Africa | 2024 Autumn Nations Series
Scotland player ratings: Scotland slipped to a ninth successive defeat against South Africa, and a fourth under Gregor Townsend, …
