Analysis
How Wayne Smith's fingertips are all over New Zealand's 'Razor' blueprint
The iconic coaching sage will influence Scott Robertson's style of play as the Ian Foster playbook is ripped up.
Nick Bishop
02 Jul 2024, 15:12
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Opinion
How are the All Blacks going to replace Aaron Smith?
The legendary scrum-half revolutionised the way New Zealand try to play, but they may have a ready-made replacement in their ranks
Gregor Paul
21 Nov 2023, 14:46
Opinion
Wayne Smith approach to defence could be All Blacks' secret weapon
A last-minute arrival by Wayne Smith helped propel the All Blacks to a third World Cup title in 2015.
Gregor Paul
02 Oct 2023, 10:17
Opinion
All Blacks are ill-prepared for departures of Barrett and Smith
Aaron Smith's and Beauden Barrett's departures overseas next year will leave the All Blacks in a sticky situation.
Tom Vinicombe
07 Feb 2023, 9:24
The extraordinary mental torment of Matt Smith: 'I'd always have thoughts of chucking myself... it got really bad at times'
Matt Smith endured harrowing thoughts of killing himself but the retired 23-year-old Glasgow forward is now at peace with a career…
Jamie Lyall
28 Jul 2020, 13:39
Mission Impossible: Who will replace Ben Smith at the Highlanders next year?
It could be Mission Impossible trying to replace Ben Smith at the Highlanders, but there are many options on the table for the Dun…
Alex McLeod
17 Apr 2019, 23:39
'It's such a huge thing. Every time I think about it, I feel a bit sick'
Scotland Women centre Hannah Smith is targeting winning a spot at the Olympics, and so focused is she on reaching that goal that s…
Gavin Harper
08 Mar 2021, 12:14
Interview
The daughter of a “rugby daft” farming family: Emma Orr on “whirlwind” first year
Emma Orr's assured performances at outside-centre – a position she had never played prior to making her Test debut against Wale…
Martyn Thomas
17 Apr 2023, 11:49
Analysis
Analysis: How fly-half Holly Aitchison has unlocked England's attack this Six Nations
This Six Nations, in the middle of the action is fly-half Holly Aitchison. She hasn’t grabbed many headlines, but the scorelines…
Will Owen
04 Apr 2023, 2:54
Only one change for Scotland as they face Black Ferns
Scotland have made one change to the starting line-up ahead of this weekend’s final Rugby World Cup Pool A fixture against hosts…
Lucy Lomax
20 Oct 2022, 0:24
Analysis
Analysis: Top performers from Round 2 of the World Cup
Round two. It’s often the best bit of a Rugby World Cup. With that in mind, let’s have a look at some of the game changers in …
Will Owen
18 Oct 2022, 1:54
Scotland make three changes for Australia clash
Scotland have made three alterations to the starting line-up ahead of this weekend’s Rugby World Cup match against Australia.
Ned Lester
12 Oct 2022, 21:28
'Selection has been tough': Scotland name their World Cup squad
Head coach Bryan Easson is delighted to have respected duo Rachel Malcolm and Helen Nelson leading Scotland to the upcoming World …
PA
15 Sep 2022, 8:15
NZ to play France for Olympic sevens title after tense semi-finals
New Zealand will play France for the Olympic women's sevens title after both emerged victorious from their respective semi-finals …
Alex McLeod
30 Jul 2021, 22:19
BOA confirm GB Rugby Sevens squads for Tokyo
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has confirmed the selection of 24 rugby sevens players who will represent Team GB at the Tok…
Kim Ekin
18 Jun 2021, 3:26
Eight-try England get Six Nations title defence off to a flyer against Scotland
Defending champions England ran in eight tries against Scotland, with sisters Poppy and Bryony Cleall both scoring in a dominant d…
PA
03 Apr 2021, 12:04
