ANALYSIS
Four Ireland talking points as they cling to a win over Argentina
Friday’s Autumn Nations Series result in Dublin was ultimately as expected, an Ireland win by a close margin over an Argentina t…
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INTERVIEW
Brett Robinson's first media briefing as new World Rugby chair
The former Wallabies international was joined by ex-England full-back Jonathan Webb, who was elected as vice-chair, and Word Rugby…
EXCLUSIVE
Evan Roos: 'That has been a massive calming relief for myself'
Having missed last year’s Rugby World Cup through non-selection, his 2024 international year was cut short after just two appear…
ANALYSIS
Four talking points after a 'bonkers' England loss to Australia
Friday night lights in Dublin was supposed to provide this weekend’s Autumn Nations Series fireworks, not Saturday afternoon in …
ANALYSIS
Four talking points as in-the-shadows England welcome the Wallabies
Last weekend’s defeat to New Zealand was England’s fifth reverse in seven outings, but a three wins from four Autumn Nations S…
ANALYSIS
Four talking points as 'hold my beer' Ireland beaten by All Blacks
The consensus was that Ireland would giddily deliver a performance reflective of their World Rugby number one ranking and stick it…
ANALYSIS
Four talking points as Andy Farrell's Ireland host the All Blacks
That Rugby World Cup quarter-final, which ended 28-24 in favour of the All Blacks, was one of the sport’s best ever games and th…
OPINION
Jake White: Marcus Smith was lucky to stay on for 60 minutes
As for switching George Ford for Marcus Smith, I can understand the logic. I remember Austin Healey saying before Ford entered the…
OPINION
Records show All Blacks' greatest rugby adversary is now Ireland
The All Blacks-Ireland rivalry has became the greatest of the last decade for New Zealand rugby, and perhaps the global game's sho…
EXCLUSIVE
Bryan Habana: 'Rassie is fair while being harsh in many instances'
The Springboks have become back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions, while the former winger is now thriving in his transition from …
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Jacob Stockdale: 'That was a turning point, that really got to me'
Exclusion drove Stockdale daft and it needed the lay-off that came with a January 2022 ankle operation for him to finally realise …
ANALYSIS
England player ratings vs New Zealand | Autumn Nations Series 2024
England came into this Autumn Nations Series opener in London confident of notching just their ninth-ever victory in this 46th enc…