Analysis
How Ireland and Scotland's possession punches could stymie the Springboks
South Africans are right to be nervous about the northern nations' possession power.
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The French star who could have been England’s saviour
Émilien Gailleton is not a household name yet, but if the 20-year-old is parachuted into the French World Cup squad, he soon coul…
Analysis
Mick Cleary: 'Farrell should be banned and for the full term. This was a misjudgement too far.'
England rallied for a scrappy win against a second-choice Wales side but the non-performance was troubling
Exclusive
Chile's road to a first Rugby World Cup, paved with self-harm, frustration and graft
How Chilean rugby seized the initiative to put together a team capable of reaching its first World Cup.
Opinion
'The Rugby Championship is in danger of becoming an unlevel playing field'
Player welfare risks to much-travelled Springboks and Pumas are growing unacceptably high.
Analysis
Have seasoned Springboks struck the right balance?
Retaining the Rugby World Cup is fiendishly tough. Are South Africa's experienced group up to the task?
Analysis
Why Scott is the All Blacks' most important Barrett
He may have two illustrious siblings, but Scott Barrett is the most crucial brother to New Zealand's World Cup hopes.
Opinion
Australia: 'Crocodile Eddie' backs instincts to regenerate Wallabies
Can Eddie Jones pull off a stroke of genius after his stunning Rugby World Cup squad announcement?
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Rugby World Cup stories: How the 2019 Springboks united a nation
South Africa were unfancied in 2019 and lost their opening match - this is how they took the tournament by storm.
Opinion
'I did hope it would expand more' - how do New Zealand Rugby capitalise on surge of women's game?
What must New Zealand Rugby do to capture the momentum generated by the Women's World Cup?
Analysis
The Wallabies' prop woes have Rugby World Cup rivals licking their lips
Losing two premier tight-head props will have Australia scrambling at scrum time in France.
Analysis
Has the penny dropped in time for Eddie Jones and Australia?
A tactical U-turn from Eddie Jones may have dramatically boosted Australia's World Cup prospects.
