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Opinion

Have France made New Zealand's forthright pundits come over all sheepish?

France produced a sterling performance in Dunedin which defied many ex-All Blacks' barbs about the strength of their touring squad…

Gavin Mortimer
Opinion

‘As things stand, the Lions are a flawed entity. They need to polish up their act’

There is a worrying feeling these Lions are not yet on top of their game, but the real business is yet to come.

Mick Cleary

Features

Opinion
Gregor Paul

All Blacks front five power points to brighter times ahead

It was a laboured, nervy win over France by the All Blacks but the set-piece stood up well and that should give them confidence go…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

A hugely rotated French squad came close to the upsetting the All Blacks' top dogs, but the challenge will only get tougher for Fa…

Opinion
Brett McKay

Six selection questions for Joe Schmidt as Lions loom large

The Wallabies coach has a major issue at fly-half, decisions to make in his pack as well as concerns over his back three.

Opinion
Mark Orders

Welsh rugby continues to soul search as it seeks to end tortuous losing run

The beleaguered national team could really do with breaking the 18-game losing streak against Japan to give the Welsh public hope …

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Itoje is the standard bearer for this Lions group. He leads the way.'

Andy Farrell has myriad conundrums to solve as the Lions near their defining moment but the captain's form is not a worry

Star Columns

Nick Bishop

Can ‘hybrid’ Damian McKenzie lead the All Blacks to a World Cup?

The New Zealand playmaker's backfield frailties in the Super Rugby Pacific final raises further questions over his suitability at …

Ben Kay

Ben Kay: 'I get the feeling Aussie pundits have no idea how much the game has changed in the Northern Hemisphere.'

The Lions have work to do but in a pressured environment, the England World Cup winner backs them to meet the Wallaby challenge

Gavin Mortimer

'Love him or hate him, Henry Pollock has got the rugby world talking.'

The Northampton and England backrow's confidence, verve and raw ability have raised eyebrows around the globe

Analysis

Nick Bishop

How the Lions found their roar, and disproved a popular Australian theory

In hammering the Western Force, Andy Farrell's tourists disproved the popular theory about the stodgy nature of northern hemispher…

Nick Bishop

The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

Fractures appeared again in the Reds front-row in Christchurch, which could have a damning effect on their Lions tour selection ho…

Joe Byrnes

How university 'alchemy' is powering Bath's treble charge

The underrated but increasingly well-trodden pathway through higher education to elite rugby is being utilised by England's top do…

Interviews

Garry Doyle

Jamison Gibson-Park profile: 'The shy kid’s voice can now be heard all across the rugby world.'

At 33, the Ireland and probable Lions Test starting scrum-half has matured into one of the world's best players

Jamie Lyall

Kepu Tuipulotu: Adele, choosing England, and his 2029 Lions dream

England U20s' new captain loves lyrical music and cooking, and has been at the centre of clamour to secure his considerable talent…

Garry Doyle

Underdog to big dog: Joe McCarthy’s journey from school's fourth XV to Lions

The Leinster and Ireland lock spent his teenage years on the edge of obscurity, but his quiet determination has paid off.

Editor's Choice

Opinion

25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 5 to 1

Wales' late, late show, Sexton's drop-goal, Russell's pass, Super Saturday 2015 and Wales' first Slam since 70s, but which is No.1…

Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
Analysis

The Springbok selection experiment is far from over

Rassie Erasmus has named an extended alignment camp which shows the Springboks intend to freshen up an ageing squad

Jon Cardinelli

RugbyPass Contributors

Daniel Gallan

Daniel Gallan

'The Boks will go again. It is what they do.'

In sport, there can only be one winner and at the Stade de France, France mourned for its stars, while South Africans rejoiced for…

Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Why not organise a Lions tour to South America'

The presence of three South American countries at the World Cup for the first time raises hopes that one day, the Lions will tour …

David Ferguson

David Ferguson

Scotland left to wonder what might have been

Scotland were outplayed and outshone by an Ireland side playing like World Cup-winners elect, so how can they bridge the gap?

Nick Bishop

Nick Bishop

Why Ireland are in the best possible position to pip the All Blacks in Paris

Against Scotland, Ireland gave some strong clues as to why they are such a resourceful and cohesive bunch.

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