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Razor is the injection of authenticity NZ desperately needs

Scott Robertson will be one of the most engaging coaches on the international circuit.

Gregor Paul
INTERVIEW

How three refugees of England rugby landed Down Under after club cull

A trio of former Premiership players have landed in Perth.

Features

ANALYSIS
Nick Bishop

The major Six Nations concern for Wales and England ahead of RWC 2023

Wales and England might regret stepping onto the coaching merry-go-round.

OPINION
Jamie Lyall

Scotland can dare to dream after ending Six Nations account in credit

Gregor Townsend's men can look to the World Cup with hope after stressing the world's best with substance and style

OPINION
Ben Kay

Ben Kay: 'I really feel England are lacking leadership'

The countdown is on for the World Cup and Steve Borthwick doesn't have a moment to spare to turn his squad into contenders

OPINION

Have Hurricanes halves provided a glimpse at All Blacks future?

Cam Roigard and Brett Cameron will forge a strong halves combo for the Hurricanes.

ANALYSIS
Jamie Lyall

RugbyPass+ Team of the Six Nations

There were a glut of seismic individual performances during the fabled tournament but a composite team had to be selected

Star Columns

Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'There was nothing to warm English hearts, nothing whatsoever.'

Steve Borthwick's men had a painful reality check in how far they had fallen behind the world's best side as France humiliated the…

David Flatman

David Flatman: 'I fear the game is becoming too apologetic. Rugby simply will never appease everybody'

Rugby, like all sports, has its issues, but it should also shout a little louder about all the merits it possesses and stand proud

Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'England may not gladden our souls but they are playing to type, just as Borthwick said they would'

Three games in and while not perfect, there are tentative signs of progress within the England camp after a forgettable afternoon …

Analysis

Sam Larner

The analysts reveal the stats that matter for Super Saturday

What did the Six Nations teams do well and not so well? The data analysts unveils the killer stats

Ben Smith

How Mack Hansen outclassed Duhan van der Merwe in Edinburgh

Duhan van der Merwe will long remember Mack Hansen after their Edinburgh showdown.

Nick Bishop

Why Noah Lolesio could be on the cusp of seizing Australia's No 10 jersey

There are already distinct signs that Stephen Larkham’s tutelage is bearing fruit for Noah Lolesio.

Interviews

Daniel Gallan

How fitness guru Aled Walters can boost flagging England

England have been off-the-pace in the last 12 months but the addition of the respected S&C coach will lick them into shape for the…

Claire Thomas

Tongan heart, English soul, Rekeiti Ma'asi-White aims for Test stardom

Son of a Tongan legend and former school mate of Henry Arundell, the Sale Sharks midfielder is on a rapid trajectory to internatio…

Jim Tucker

James O'Connor eyes Wallabies revival after 'deflating' 2022

James O'Connor's chances of a Wallabies recall have increased with Eddie Jones at the helm.

Editor's Choice

The day Martin Johnson turned right

Twenty years ago, both Ireland and England were vying for a morale-boosting Grand Slam and the England captain was in no mood for …

Garry Doyle
OPINION

Incumbent All Blacks' pain could be Shaun Stevenson's gain

A refresh on the wings could once again be on the cards for the All Blacks.

Tom Vinicombe

RugbyPass+ Contributors

Nick Bishop

Nick Bishop

All Blacks implosion: What really happened at Twickenham

The All Blacks simply didn't adjust to the changes that were happening on the field.

Graham Simmons

Graham Simmons

Time gentlemen, please

The Wallabies are incandescent about Mathieu Raynal's refereeing of the Bledisloe's dying moments, in a denouement that has divide…

Gregor Paul

Gregor Paul

The former myth of a fading All Blacks aura is now a reality

Now, more than ever, the fear factor surrounding the All Blacks is flickering out.

Andrew Elliott

Andrew Elliott

USA legend Todd Clever: 'We got 'out-passioned' - and that was really hard to see'

The two-time World Cup captain was distraught to see USA missing out on France 2023 but he says the rebuilding job starts now

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