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‘Mercurial’ McKenzie highlights how All Blacks are building their own bomb squad
Scott Robertson appears to have concluded D-Mac's skillset is best used off the bench - a high-value proposition rather than a fai…
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Ollie Hassell-Collins: ‘I’ve still got my sights set on England but I don’t want to force it’
The Leicester wing would love to add to his two caps, but last year's top Prem try-scorer faces fierce competition.
Analysis
Revenge was never on the menu as the Springboks feasted at Stade de France
There was never any period in the game when French physicality dominated the world champions on their mission for vengeance.
Opinion
'Wins over Lions and Boks feel a lifetime ago for Australia after capitulation to Italy'
Inviting teams back into games in the way Australia have is a recipe for disaster as they prepare to tackle Ireland and France.
Analysis
Why don’t red and yellow cards have impact we might expect? Standout stats - week two
South Africa and New Zealand both won despite being a man down for long periods. Wales lost despite improved attacking stats.
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Simon Benitez Cruz: 'For me, every day is a good day. I am loving it.'
The Los Pumas scrum-half has had a whirlwind 2025 that has taken him from amateur rugby to the international stage
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'Forgotten' Hong Kong China can become 'a world force'
Having booked their ticket to a men's Rugby World Cup for the first time, the ambitious Asian nation has serious plans for the fut…
Analysis
More questions than answers for Wallabies as Schmidt era enters final year
Joe Schmidt, like Dave Rennie and Eddie Jones before him, sits on a sub-40% win rate as Wallabies supremo and the future is uncert…
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'It’s time for England to take aim.'
The fixture against New Zealand serves as a litmus test as to England's progress and a win will seem them as genuine World Cup con…
Opinion
Why history tells us Japan could be a fork in the road for an Ireland team in transition
Joe Schmidt's time as Ireland coach effectively ended against Japan while Andy Farrell's tenure got lift-off. The fixture matters.
Interview
How Siya Kolisi has emerged from the shadows to become South Africa's GOAT
A national icon, the Springboks captain deserves all the plaudits coming to him after a stellar career in the spotlight
Opinion
Johnnie Beattie: How Scotland can beat the All Blacks - without their most important player
As Scotland search for a first victory over New Zealand, the former back-row breaks down the strategy required for a long-awaited …
