Analysis
Ireland have replaced All Blacks as the world's smartest attacking team
While there has always been respect, and grudging admiration for physicality and set-piece excellence, what really wakes New Zeala…
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Opinion
After the Dupont calamity, what happens next?
The world's best player faces a race against time to play a part in the World Cup but France have to hold their nerve
Analysis
Why Jesse Kriel is fundamental to the Springboks' rush defence
While the Springboks may miss some of the silky handling of Lukhanyo Am, they certainly benefit from Jesse Kriel's defensive steel
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'Sione changed my life by playing rugby' - Tuipulotu's father on emotional Scotland journey
Sione Tuipulotu's Tongan father on how rugby changed his ways as a father and husband.
Interview
Matt Dawson: 'It’s about winning – people remember who lifts the trophy, few remember the journey'
England have their critics for a pedestrian style but the England World Cup winners says substance must come over style
Opinion
The fire that drove Peter O'Mahony to become a Test centurion
The teak-tough Munsterman will win his 100th Test cap against South Africa and his legacy as an Irish great is assured
Opinion
How France learnt to embrace winning ugly
While England are panned by the critics, France have dialled down their adventurous instincts and their fans have backed them
Opinion
The All Blacks must buck the trend and double down on expansive rugby
What lies ahead is a fascinating test of the All Blacks conviction in their ability to run themselves to victory in this tournamen…
Analysis
Bok coaches face toughest call yet following Pollard’s timely return
Manie Libbok's talent is not in doubt but the return of South Africa's most consistent kicker bodes well for the knockout stages
Analysis
How Fiji left the Wallabies shell-shocked and issued a World Cup warning
Australia lost all the pure power contests that the game has to offer against Fiji in Saint-Etienne, and that was all she wrote.
Opinion
Symphonies and fractional crystallisation
Ireland play in glorious, aesthetically-pleasing patterns, while England plod on, the big question is, are the Wallabies heading t…
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'England were laboured, hyper-pragmatic and damn lucky to break Japan’s resistance.'
Steve Borthwick's side continue to frustrate, with their uninspiring gameplan but they are eking out the wins and building momentu…
