Analysis
How England are building the foundations for World Cup success in 2027
The portents are promising that England can genuinely challenge in Australia with strength in every area of the squad
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Mick Cleary: 'Appetites for adventures Down Under have been well and truly whetted'
While there is little jeopardy for the top sides in the early stages, RWC27 promises to put on a show that will enchant across the…
Analysis
Can Bath fly the flag for England to disrupt French domination of the Champions Cup?
Johann van Graan's Bath appear to be best place to wage an assault on a Champions Cup dominated by the French giants
Opinion
Kiss needs to pick-and-stick to end Wallabies’ revolving-door selection policy
Joe Schmidt has given plenty of players opportunities; his successor needs to give them the experience to become genuine Test play…
Analysis
Is 'Terminator 2.0' Andre Esterhuizen the ultimate Eddie Jones hybrid?
The Springboks centre-cum-flanker is a sequel to Levani Botia, but with a new visionary creative director in Svengali Rassie Erasm…
Opinion
‘Ireland’s spine looks less like a succession plan and more like a synchronized sunset’
With a core of key players who will be 35 or more at RWC27, Ireland's ageing squad are balanced on a knife-edge.
Analysis
Are the Pumas overtaking the All Blacks in rugby's world order?
Felipe Contepomi's men are one of the biggest success stories of the Quilter Nations Series, and their domestic setup is growing a…
Opinion
Wales face the mighty Boks as underdogs but hope tentative signs of progress continue apace
Both Wales and the Springboks are weakened for the final Test of the Autumn Series but no one is expecting a Welsh win, just progr…
Opinion
'Unique Earl could not have done much more this autumn to show his value to England’
Ben Earl's autumn form shows that despite opting to do without Tom Willis, England are in safe hands at No 8.
Opinion
'Angst grips New Zealand as huge decisions loom for the All Blacks'
Ahead of a seminal 2026, with a tour of South Africa and the inaugural Nations Championship, questions linger over Scott Robertson…
Interview
‘South Africa did exactly the right thing. If you have your foot on someone’s throat, you keep it there’
Former Ireland prop Mike Ross explains how a 'perfect storm' of circumstances led to their scrum mauling by the Springboks.
Analysis
Irish lose control; Welsh attack progresses; Springboks dominate: Standout stats - week 4
Ireland might have been 'found out' against the top sides, reasons to be cheerful for Wales while South Africa sweep all before th…
