Opinion
Can Jamie George maintain sky-high standards until his last dance at the Rugby World Cup?
The stand-in England skipper has been a magnificent servant to his country but knows he can't repeat missed tackle error too frequ…
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Analysis
Improving Wales look to upset Argentina in their own backyard
Steve Tandy's men appear to be on an upward curve, but proof of their progress will be in abundance if they can manage to upset Lo…
Analysis
Borthwick's England battle, tactical fog and familiar flaws
As they fell to a fifth straight defeat by the rampant Springboks, England's traditional areas of strength are bearing no fruit.
Analysis
The Wallabies’ five crucial ‘what-if’ moments from the heartbreaking Ireland loss in Sydney
Joe Schmidt's Australia side gave the world's No 3 ranked team an almighty scare and regrets should fuel them to deliver against F…
Opinion
Paul Williams: 'The Nations Championship is right up there with any of the summer blockbusters.'
A new competition takes time to bed in but the signs with the Nations Championship were of a tournament that will soon become a fa…
Exclusive
How a solitary TMO hub could revolutionise how rugby is officiated
Ben Coles has a hands-on trial at Hawkeye's base to see how difficult the TMO role is as World Rugby trials a central officiating …
Analysis
How rugby found its 'lightbulb moment' in the Nations Championship opener
The cracker in Christchurch not only raised the curtain on the Nations Championship, it showed the way for Test rugby.
Interview
Steven Kitshoff: ‘Every scrum is an opportunity to have a full go at the opposition’
Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff takes us inside the mindset of the South African scrum... and why losing to England "just …
Analysis
Sixth-choice loosehead and second-chance inspiration get their biggest Ireland starts
Cian Prendergast and Tom O'Toole were overlooked for parts of their respective careers, but have fought their way to international…
Exclusive
World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin: ‘This is what we’ve always wanted; a connected global calendar where every match has meaning.’
The Nations Cup will kick off alongside the Nations Championship to herald a new era of Test rugby to enhance the game's global ca…
Opinion
Dave Rennie starts his quest for the perfect All Blacks back three combination
Israel Dagg and Ben Smith had the skillset in the backfield to help the All Blacks lift the World Cup, but do they have the right …
Analysis
England have come for a fight: this is how they can turn the odds on the Springboks
While some Bok fans are predicting an English humiliation, Rassie Erasmus is all too aware of the threats the tourists pose his wo…
