Leinster's best hope is that Glasgow have peaked too soon - Neil Best
Last Friday night Ulster were floored early in Glasgow and had the humiliation of seeing out the remaining rounds losing virtually…
Neil Best
24 May, 3:35
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Ireland's fastest rugby athlete breaks Ulster schools 100m and 200m record
Arguably the fastest rugby athlete in Ireland has broken two sprinting records at the Ulster Schools Athletics Championships.
Ian Cameron
19 May, 12:59
The 37.8 km/hr teenager speeding through Irish rugby
Just as athletics has been scraping around trying to find a replacement for now soccer playing Usain Bolt - rugby union has still …
Neil Best
16 Oct, 4:47
ANALYSIS
Is Welsh belief growing with the return of Warren Gatland?
The influence of the legendary Welsh coach has been seen after an upturn in fortunes for the beleaguered Welsh regions
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
23 Jan, 9:41
OPINION
The best backline in the world: How the Wallabies compare to other teams
If the Wallabies can avert another disastrous injury toll this year, then they’ll pose a genuine threat at the World Cup. In fac…
Finn Morton
07 Jan, 23:27
ANALYSIS
England left with more questions than answers
England were yet again left to search for positives after a narrow loss to Argentina, ramping up the pressure on Eddie Jones
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
07 Nov, 12:37
OPINION
Is Damian McKenzie a genuine No 10 option for the All Blacks?
Damian McKenzie delivered a sterling performance for the All Blacks XV against Ireland A.
Tom Vinicombe
05 Nov, 6:45
OPINION
Neil de Kock: Boks have own blueprint when plotting All Blacks' downfall
Of the last five meetings, the Springboks have only won once with three wins for the All Blacks and one draw. I don’t make much …
Neil de Kock
03 Aug, 21:47
ANALYSIS
It's not X-factor the All Blacks are desperate for in the midfield
For the last six years, the All Blacks have seemingly erred away from technical skills in favour of X-factor.
Nick Bishop
28 Jul, 8:33
ANALYSIS
Burned by Beirne: Is the All Blacks engine room coming off the rails?
The selection of tough, mobile second rows has always been a point of difference in New Zealand’s favour - until now.
Nick Bishop
26 Jul, 7:19
Holbrook: Bulldogs must not seek revenge for Fa'asuamaleaui's Origin attack on Burton
Justin Holbrook has warned his Gold Coast players not to become involved in a tit-for-tat battle with Canterbury rivals seeking re…
AAP
23 Jul, 18:30
OPINION
Many areas of concern for the All Blacks, it's hard to know where to start
Much like the second test in Dunedin, Ireland came out of the blocks fast and rolled over the All Blacks defence.
Ben Smith
16 Jul, 22:11
OPINION
All Blacks player ratings vs Ireland | 3rd Test July 2022
The All Blacks have suffered another defeat at the hands of Ireland. Who stood out for NZ in the defeat?
Sam Smith
16 Jul, 5:26
ANALYSIS
Has Ian Foster reached the tipping point as All Blacks coach?
Was the lack of foresight from the All Blacks in their second test with Ireland the death knell for the coach?
Nick Bishop
12 Jul, 12:23
How New Zealand's media reacted to 'Disaster in Dunedin'
After singing the All Blacks praises last weekend, New Zealand’s rugby media were more muted in their assessments of Ireland’s…
Stefan Frost
10 Jul, 5:58
OPINION
Zach Mercer has usurped Jonny as France's favourite Englishman
The former Bath No 8 has taken the Top 14 by storm with Montpellier and he's been tipped to go to another level
Gavin Mortimer
07 Jul, 4:37
