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Opinion

Dave Rennie starts his quest for the perfect All Blacks back three combination

Israel Dagg and Ben Smith had the skillset in the backfield to help the All Blacks lift the World Cup, but do they have the right …

Gregor Paul
Interview

Steven Kitshoff: ‘Every scrum is an opportunity to have a full go at the opposition’

Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff takes us inside the mindset of the South African scrum... and why losing to England "just …

Daniel Gallan

Features

Analysis
Mark Orders

Fully-loaded Wales look to build momentum as they aim to make winning a habit

Boosted by the England-based players, Steve Tandy expects a significant step up in intensity after a 'friendly' fixture against th…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

England have come for a fight: this is how they can turn the odds on the Springboks

While some Bok fans are predicting an English humiliation, Rassie Erasmus is all too aware of the threats the tourists pose his wo…

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Owain Jones

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin: ‘This is what we’ve always wanted; a connected global calendar where every match has meaning.’

The Nations Cup will kick off alongside the Nations Championship to herald a new era of Test rugby to enhance the game's global ca…

Analysis
Pat McCarry

Sixth-choice loosehead and second-chance inspiration get their biggest Ireland starts

Cian Prendergast and Tom O'Toole were overlooked for parts of their respective careers, but have fought their way to international…

Opinion
Mark Orders

Who's next up in Wales' long search for a tighthead titan to succeed 'Bomb'?

With Archie Griffin and Keiron Assiratti unavailable, Dillon Lewis, Sam Wainwright and Ben Warren are the next trio in line as Wal…

Star Columns

Gavin Mortimer

Will Marshall mellow for Galthie's strengthened France?

Les Bleus came in for criticism when arrived in New Zealand with a fallow side a year ago but this French team is a different prop…

Philip Bendon

Meet the college wrestling star propelling the USA towards Rugby World Cup 2027

Cory Daniel only took up rugby at 24, but has cemented his position as a dynamic and vital back-row forward for the USA Men's Eagl…

Neil Squires

'This isn’t some David and Goliath contest. SA cannot be regarded as a free shot for England’

Even if they are playing the world champions in their own backyard, this should be feet against the flames time for Steve Borthwic…

Analysis

Jamie Lyall

Tyler Offiah: The budding actor and legend's son who wants to 'complete rugby'

Bearing an iconic surname, the England U20s wing has huge ambitions, but is refreshingly candid about his fluctuating form.

Nick Bishop

Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'

A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.

Brett McKay

Force and Waratahs join late Australian finals charge with two rounds to go

All four Australian teams remain in qualifying contention for the Super Rugby Pacific finals heading into the final two rounds.

Interviews

Daniel Gallan

'Your brain picks up there's less oxygen... it hits you from the start' - but does altitude still really matter?

The sign at the Loftus Versfeld tunnel mouth has stood there for years, but as rugby evolves, does altitude still offer a great ad…

Joe Santamaria

George Horne: ‘My whole career has been built on always feeling as if you're not quite there’

Eight years after he lit up his first Scotland tour, the scrum-half still feels the need to prove his worth and 'bring the same en…

Daniel Gallan

How training methods are changing with the rise of the hybrid player

Focusing on horizontal force, over vertical strength, has been one of the developments to help players effectively cover multiple …

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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