Analysis
Make no mistakes, defence will win the Rugby World Cup
Despite global trends favouring possession rugby, defence came out well in credit at the end of the first round of matches at the …
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Opinion
Wales emerge victorious after trial by Fijian fire
Whether you viewed the Wales versus Fiji game as a thriller or a horror show depends whether you have Welsh blood
Opinion
New Zealand's world-class talent deserves world-class leadership
While the potential of the All Blacks players and coaching group is obvious, the review into the state of NZR’s leadership has s…
Opinion
French city guides: Le Tour de Force
A gastronomic guide to the wonderful host cities of Rugby World Cup 2023
Analysis
Why England can still be a force to be reckoned with
England took the most definitive stride forward on the first weekend of the Rugby World Cup.
Opinion
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Spectacular tries, thunderclap collisions and contentious decisions defined a blockbuster opening World Cup weekend
Opinion
How France fell in love with rugby again
The renaissance of rugby in France has been a long-time coming and Bernard Laporte deserves credit for his vision
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'George Ford has to stay as the starting No 10. It is as straightforward as that.'
Finally, England showed their hand, and put in a gritty, savvy performance to get their show back on the road
Analysis
The All Blacks won't win if they're not playing on their own terms
Literally and figuratively, the All Blacks played France on Les Bleus' battleground of choice.
Opinion
The All Blacks are impossibly difficult to understand
The All Blacks are capable of being both brilliant and awful in the space of 20 minutes.
Interview
Is it time to acknowledge George North's career and give him some credit?
With 114 Wales caps, a Lions series win and four Six Nations titles to his name, George North doesn't get the plaudits he deserves
Interview
Emerging nations primed to smash the glass ceiling in France
The challenges of the Pacific Islands nations, as well as Chile, Georgia, Uruguay, Namibia and Romania are acute but help is at ha…
