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Jon Cardinelli

How England's 'Pom Squad' are catching up with the Springboks

In following Rassie Erasmus' famous 'Bomb Squad' strategy, England have risen to new levels during the Quilter Nations Series.

Analysis
Sam Larner

Scotland misery and Ireland and South Africa's battle for the skies - Autumn Nations standout stats week 3

Scotland have a day to forget, George Ford gives England the perfect tonic and Ireland will be plotting the downfall of the Boks

Opinion
Neil Squires

‘If Fin Smith is going to be Ford’s back-up at RWC27, he needs more caps before then’

While George Ford is shaping to be England's No.10 as they build towards RWC27, Fin Smith also needs more opportunities.

Opinion
Brett McKay

'Weary Wallabies have become too predictable and easy to unpack on tour'

Australia need to 'find their special sauce' and end 2025 on a high against France after a punishing tour of Europe so far.

Opinion
Daniel Gallan

Why Jasper Wiese is the blunt object keeping the Bok machine purring

The South Africa No 8 may not be the most sophisticated of players but his go-forward is vital to South Africa's gameplan

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Can Beauden Barrett still win the 'battle for inches' at the 2027 Rugby World Cup?

The all-time great appeared injured and hobbled at Twickenham, where England's tactical clarity and ruthless bench exposed the All…

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'If only South Africa had been on the fixture list. Then we really would know where this England stand.'

Steve Borthwick finally has a marquee win to show for his efforts and now the task is to build some momentum towards the World Cup

Interview
Bryn Palmer

‘It's brilliant to see someone not deviate from his unique talent’ – Deadly Darcy in numbers

The Scotland star "has stayed true to his natural ability" to become one of the world's most prolific wings.

Opinion
Pat McCarry

Ireland look to Caelan Doris for big fix as former captain chides 'hysterical' fans

Andy Farrell is planning for all eventualities which means a few of his trusted lieutenants are wondering if their time is up

Opinion
Garry Doyle

'Forget the quarter-final hoodoo - Ireland's victories and history are what really counts'

Ireland have never made a World Cup semi-final, but to suggest they are not one of the most accomplished sides of the 21st century…

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Owain Jones

Emmanuel Iyogun: 'I want to be part of England's next generation'

The Northampton loosehead is knocking on the door of England recognition and desperate to be part of Steve Borthwick's revolution.

Opinion
Mark Orders

Steve Tandy needs to get Wales back to basics to overcome Japan's World Cup ranking threat

Wales showed signs of promise against Argentina but their flaws were there for all to see and they will need to sharpen up against…

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