Opinion
Portugal are a work in progress that must be supported
Os Lobos have impressed with their ambitious play during the tournament and their development must continue
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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.
Opinion
'Let's return to reality - Ireland must exercise caution'
Irish expectation soars as Andy Farrell's team sweeps all in its path, but cool heads are needed if they are to heed mistakes of t…
Opinion
Warren Gatland turns Wales into unlikely World Cup contenders
The celebrated coach has used all his years of experience to resurrect Wales and turn them into a side capable of an upset
Opinion
It's time to see if New Zealand Rugby's gamble will pay off
13 months ago New Zealand Rugby made the bold decision to stick with Ian Foster. Was it the right call?
Opinion
Tales of the unexpected
Eddie Jones' downfall, Wales's resurrection and the match of the tournament between Ireland and South Africa lit up the rugby worl…
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…
Analysis
How Ireland outplayed South Africa to claim ‘the Battle of the Giants’
Ireland were the masters of the tackle and breakdown at the Stade de France in their clash with the Springboks.
Opinion
Scotland's multiple threats prove attack is far more than the Finn Russell show
Much is made of Finn Russell's multi-layered attacking arsenal but there are threats all over the Scotland backline
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
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For Chile's Martin Sigren, it's a family affair
Chile will face the might of England at their first World Cup but for the Sigren family, it's all part of life's inspiring journey
