OPINION
Mick Cleary: 'England are finally at the World Cup party.'
Steve Borthwick's men showed they could cut loose with careless abandon, the question now is whether they have to revert to type
OPINION
Ireland use their breakdown smarts to outwit Springboks in clash of the titans
South Africa may come to rue missed opportunities where the Irish showed their collective resolve to thwart the World Champions at…
Features
OPINION
After the Dupont calamity, what happens next?
The world's best player faces a race against time to play a part in the World Cup but France have to hold their nerve
INTERVIEW
Dan Biggar prepares to relinquish Welsh jersey on a high
The experienced Welsh fly-half is in the dying embers of his Test career but he has lost none of his fire to succeed
OPINION
Symphonies and fractional crystallisation
Ireland play in glorious, aesthetically-pleasing patterns, while England plod on, the big question is, are the Wallabies heading t…
OPINION
Biltong, brandy and Boks: The ties that bind South Africa's ex-pats
For the almost one million South Africans who now live abroad, the rugby team the Springboks are the most powerful anchor to their…
OPINION
Why rugby is better now than it's ever been
The strong wave of nostalgia tells many rugby fans that rugby was better back in the day, but the stats tell a different story
Star Columns
Wales emerge victorious after trial by Fijian fire
Whether you viewed the Wales versus Fiji game as a thriller or a horror show depends whether you have Welsh blood
Solving the French rugby paradox
Heart and emotion have always been central to the mentality and success of Les Bleus and destiny awaits Fabien Galthie's men
David Flatman: 'Give the laptops a rest and let the boys play.'
England may have to deploy some new tactics if they don't have the players to execute Borthwick's rigid gameplan
Analysis
The data which outlines why France could lift their first World Cup
Heavily trailed to go the distance, Les Bleus kick off their World Cup campaign against the All Blacks and the data showcases thei…
Rugby World Cup: A fantasy XV would be a poor team in reality
Fantasy rugby has created a warped view of the actual value of players.
Why Scott is the All Blacks' most important Barrett
He may have two illustrious siblings, but Scott Barrett is the most crucial brother to New Zealand's World Cup hopes.
Interviews
Lewis Moody: 'This team is in a better place than we were in 2007.'
A veteran of three World Cups, the former Leicester Tigers and Bath backrow has some prescient thoughts on England's class of 2023…
Rupeni Caucaunibuca: 'I spent my money on people who didn’t have it. I gave it from my heart'
RugbyPass tracks down one of the game's enduring talents and tells his astonishing, mystical and heartwrenching tale
Stephen Jones: 'Difficult periods are when the best learning takes place.'
The widely-respected former Welsh pivot was caught up in a period of turbulence that saw him leave his coaching role early
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EXCLUSIVE
Rugby World Cup stories: Facing Jonah
What was it really like to face Jonah Lomu, rugby's game-changing phenomenon, in the 1995 World Cup?
ANALYSIS
Chaos reigns: The Wallabies must start again from square one
No more pretence, no more stories - accept the rubble around you, and look at the ruins until it hurts.
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