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Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour
A stop-start, set-piece-based game like the Stormers tour opener will not suit the All Blacks if the pattern extends into the Test…
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'The phoney war on the Greatest Rivalry tour is already gale-force in its intensity.'
A clash of styles is at the heart of The Greatest Rivalry and whoever prevails will set the tone for the short-term future of rugb…
Opinion
As All Blacks fans ramp up for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, it would be foolhardy to overlook the NPC
While all eyes will inevitably be on South Africa for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, the NPC will be playing out and it has never been …
Analysis
The data shows Dave Rennie's All Blacks can test the all-conquering Springboks to the max
The Nations Championship statistics show a drastic change in New Zealand's game plan - one South Africa must work hard to contain.
Analysis
Joe Schmidt bows out on a high - but can the Wallabies escape 'the twilight zone'?
The coach steps aside having made admirable progress across Australian rugby, but there is much to be done ahead of a home World C…
Opinion
The U20 Junior World Championship - Team of the tournament
The best young players on the planet duked it out in Georgia for the bragging rights of being the best U20 team in the world, but …
Analysis
Joe Schmidt leaves the Wallabies in a far better place - but key questions loom
Joe Schmidt has improved Australian rugby on and off the field, but it remains to be seen what new coach Les Kiss will do with his…
Analysis
Contest or no contest? The eternal struggle between the Springboks and All Blacks
As Dave Rennie's new attacking ethos takes shape, Rassie Erasmus wants to ensure the grunt and skill of a true set-piece battle do…
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'There was plenty to admire in England’s showing, even if the madcap finish scrambled many minds.'
Steve Borthwick brought to a close an inconsistent season with a helter-skelter Test and just about emerged victorious
Opinion
Five pointers as England aim to maintain psychological ‘stranglehold’ over Pumas
Benching Caluori, classy Slade, Martin's return, 'different animal' Heyes and a lurking threat to Van Poortvliet as England prepar…
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'These fellas are Gods' - Ireland's quest to sack the Eden Park fortress
The All Blacks are undefeated at their Auckland stronghold in 52 Tests, and the place holds plenty harrowing memories for the tour…
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Elliot Williams: 'A few of us were a bit annoyed after the South Africa game. We want to right those wrongs.'
The powerful Harlequins and England U20 second-row discusses his rugby journey and having Austin Healey question his age.
