Ireland receive WXV 1 injury boost but experienced prop is ruled out
Sadhbh McGrath has been passed fit to take part in Ireland’s inaugural WXV 1 campaign, but head coach Scott Bemand will be witho…
Martyn Thomas
17 Sep 2024, 6:03
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Opinion
The All Blacks are comfortably the world's third best team right now
Both of them have logged wins over all of the Southern Hemisphere powers over this cycle, France has a 5-2 record against the Rugb…
Ben Smith
07 Aug 2023, 16:15
Stephen Donald outlines how ambitious All Blacks attack had Springboks 'in disarray'
The All Blacks' kicking game put South Africa under all sorts of pressure in their round two Rugby Championship win in Auckland.
Ned Lester
20 Jul 2023, 20:53
Super Rugby Aupiki teams named for semifinals
Super Rugby Aupiki's regular season has concluded with the Chiefs Manawa claiming three wins from three to top the season table.
Kim Ekin
17 Mar 2023, 20:42
Five Black Ferns stars absent as Super Rugby Aupiki squads announced
Fan favourite Ruby Tui is reportedly still considering her options for next year, with NZR supporting Tui in giving her time to de…
Ned Lester
23 Nov 2022, 23:42
Analysis
The return of Dalton Papali'i puts Sam Cane's spot in jeopardy
Sam Cane might be the All Blacks captain but Dalton Papali'i could be the No 7 they need.
Nick Bishop
11 Nov 2022, 10:45
Analysis
Where will the World Cup Final be won and lost?
When you’re looking at the two best teams in the world, there won’t be one specific thing that’ll make the difference. That …
Will Owen
08 Nov 2022, 22:24
Analysis
Can Schmidt lead All Blacks to promised land after Christchurch crisis?
It may take All Blacks players and fans some time to get used to Joe Schmidt's new approach.
Nick Bishop
30 Aug 2022, 8:36
It's night and day between Handre Pollard and the Lions flyhalves
The difference for the Lions pivots is they shoulder a much heavier burden. And should they win, they will likely deserve an unequ…
Ben Smith
29 Jun 2021, 22:47
Push the pass
The All Blacks' offloading game has faded dramatically since Wayne Smith left the coaching fold.
Ben Smith
19 Apr 2021, 16:50
Richie McCaw beats out fellow NZ stars to be crowned World Rugby player of the decade
Richie McCaw and Portia Woodman have scooped major awards at a unique virtual edition of the 2020 World Rugby Awards which recogni…
Online Editors
07 Dec 2020, 15:55
Analysis: The Crusaders are like the Golden State Warriors in more ways than one
It’s hard to see who will stop the back-to-back Super Rugby champions on their quest for three-straight titles, much like NBA’…
Ben Smith
10 Apr 2019, 23:40
