Opinion
In defence of Steve Borthwick
It hasn't been pretty, it hasn't won England a new army of fans and it won't win them plaudits from pundits but it could win a Wor…
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Opinion
One last dark horse for the All Blacks' World Cup push
Ian Foster should consider a last-minute change-up to the All Blacks' first XV.
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Scotland primed to buck the trend of recent Irish dominance
Scotland are underdogs against Ireland, a side they would beat comfortably at the turn of the century, can they regain bragging ri…
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'There is no team Ireland cannot beat but I know what can go wrong'
Irish great Shane Byrne tempers his Rugby World Cup optimism with a sharp history lesson
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Sebastian Negri: 'Italy have earned respect and credibility. We let ourselves down'
The barnstorming backrow believes Italy can deliver a performance to remember against France after their All Blacks thrashing
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Ben Kay: 'South Africa's 2019 World Cup win is England's blueprint'
Having already qualified for the knock-out stages, Steve Borthwick has a rare luxury, not afforded to rivals scrapping for surviva…
Opinion
D-Day arrives for fringe All Blacks as Ireland looms on the horizon
One final pool game presents a few fringe players with a last opportunity to advance their case for sudden-death selection.
Opinion
Plates, Bowls and Shields
The knockout stages are shaping up with a few final duels to settle before France 2023 really starts heating up
Analysis
Eddie Jones isn't the main issue with the Wallabies coaching set-up
Eddie Jones' assistant coaches simply aren't up to the level required.
Opinion
Will the Dupont palaver and limited opposition leave France undercooked for the knockouts?
The injury to the talismanic French captain has distracted France from another absence they’ve experienced: meaningful oppositio…
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'Like a darts ace on a roll, Warren Gatland keeps finding the target with big calls'
Warren Gatland is nailing the gutsiest decisions as Wales' resurgence continues
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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 …
