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Analysis

More questions than answers for Wallabies as Schmidt era enters final year

Joe Schmidt, like Dave Rennie and Eddie Jones before him, sits on a sub-40% win rate as Wallabies supremo and the future is uncert…

Nick Bishop
Opinion

Mick Cleary: 'It’s time for England to take aim.'

The fixture against New Zealand serves as a litmus test as to England's progress and a win will seem them as genuine World Cup con…

Mick Cleary

Features

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Francisco Isaac

'Forgotten' Hong Kong China can become 'a world force'

Having booked their ticket to a men's Rugby World Cup for the first time, the ambitious Asian nation has serious plans for the fut…

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Joe Santamaria

Simon Benitez Cruz: 'For me, every day is a good day. I am loving it.'

The Los Pumas scrum-half has had a whirlwind 2025 that has taken him from amateur rugby to the international stage

Analysis
Pat McCarry

O'Connell's Ireland continue to grapple with 'perplexing' lineout woes

Against the All Blacks, the set-piece malfunctioned and what was an area of accuracy and composure has become muddled and unsure

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

‘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.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

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.

Star Columns

Mark Orders

‘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.

Nick Bishop

Why Leicester Fainga'anuku is taking centre stage for the All Blacks

The barnstorming New Zealander has returned home from France and provides Scott Robertson with dexterity and dynamism in midfield.

Nick Bishop

Shorn of their once terrifying counterattack, who exactly are Razor's All Blacks?

Under Sir Wayne Smith, New Zealand's counterattack was the envy of world rugby but its blistering potency has vanished with the cu…

Analysis

Sam Larner

'Imperfect England and hybrid heroes': Autumn Nations standout stats - week one

England's inefficient attack and forwards masqueraring as backs feature heavily in a statistical review of the international actio…

Mark Orders

Despite the positivity Steve Tandy knows only results will lift the gloom around Welsh rugby

Welsh rugby is in a bind but there are tentative signs of positivity with a fresh young squad and the return of Louis Rees-Zammit

Neil Squires

‘You don't want to become stagnant' - England hybrid Hill’s back-up plan for Bath

Ted Hill aims to help Bath back up their trophy-laden last season - and prove his value to England's cause.

Interviews

Brett McKay

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.

David Ferguson

Semo Sititi: 'Wallace is not the type of person that gets involved in stupid stuff like fighting. He’s different to his dad!'

Father of All Blacks star Wallace and adopted Borderer, Semo Sititi will be watching his son from after with fond memories of Scot…

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

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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