Opinion
Has Jerome Kaino's All Blacks heir-apparent emerged just to say goodbye?
Shannon Frizell was the undisputed toughest forward on the field – and that includes the South Africans - and now the All Black …
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Stephen Jones: 'Difficult periods are when the best learning takes place.'
The widely-respected former Welsh pivot was caught up in a period of turbulence that saw him leave his coaching role early
Interview
All Blacks availability will make or break ANZAC Lions 'Test'
The last time an Australia-New Zealand composite side took the field, there were few All Blacks to speak of.
Analysis
How the All Blacks ball runners bested the Springboks at their own game
The Springboks' ball carriers and ball players were well and truly shown up by their All Blacks opposition at Mount Smart.
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Rugby World Cup stories: Chickens, 'The Terminator' and Ian Rush - How Samoa shocked the world
How donated chickens, a team talk in a castle and a broken fax machine powered Samoa to a stunning Rugby World Cup debut
Opinion
Why Antoine Dupont and a plethora of stars epitomise the soul of French rugby
Food, wine and rugby are inextricably linked in France and it is now de rigeur to swap the oval ball for a career in gastronomy
Opinion
All Blacks peaking at perfect time for World Cup pilgrimage
It feels like the All Blacks may have timed their surge to the World Cup line extraordinarily well.
Opinion
World Rugby U20 Championship Team of the Tournament
The best youngsters on the planet showcased their talent out in South Africa and a select XV stood out above all the rest
Analysis
Why Eddie Jones' doomed Wallabies keep repeating history
The great Australian ball-retention tradition is being avidly dismantled by one of its biggest former advocates.
Opinion
Why rugby is better for its reliance on analysis and data
Rugby analysis will not lift you emotionally during a game but it will help you understand the game's intricacies and foibles
Opinion
The most crucial match for the Wallabies' World Cup hopes has arrived
The most influential prop in Australian rugby is set to play his first match in eight months on Saturday.
Analysis
How the Springboks can storm New Zealand's fortress
The All Blacks, once invincible on home turf, have become vulnerable and Jean de Villiers says the Springboks sense a chance to ma…
