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All Blacks pursue offshore stars to bolster experience deficit
Scott Robertson hopes to lure the likes of Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell home to cope with a demanding schedule.
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Why Ireland haven't felt the loss of 'irreplaceable' Johnny Sexton
Jack Crowley's seamless ascent to the number 10 jersey has assuaged the great man's retirement.
OPINION
The 2023 Rugby World Cup team of the tournament
There were outstanding individual performances over seven weeks and 48 matches but some players put in Herculean shifts
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The All Blacks' backline is to blame for Robertson's unflattering record
They weren’t manhandled at the breakdown or annihilated in the set pieces. Far from it, in fact. The All Blacks’ pack performe…
URC breaks audience and attendance records
The United Rugby Championship (URC) have confirmed that for the third consecutive season they have set new records in both attenda…
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The big four era: where the World Rugby rankings will end after 2024
The rise of Ireland and France over the 2023 Rugby World Cup cycle has altered the world order of power in the international game,…
OPINION
Prepare for the Springboks' wheels to fall off
Just what is going on with the Sharks? It’s a question that continues to confound sharper rugby minds than the one expressed in …
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Have the All Blacks reconfirmed their status as rugby's most prized asset?
Bouncing back after a prolonged period of turbulence may heighten the mystique surrounding the All Blacks.
ANALYSIS
Australian rugby is its own worst enemy
Nobody can predict how any Australian sides will play from one week to the next.
OPINION
South Africa should be everyone's second favourite team
The Springboks have brought unity, innovation and relentless excellence to our rugby planet.
'Weakest in history': France will 'trounce' All Blacks in opener says former French international
Former French international Olivier Magne has brutally labelled the 2023 All Blacks the "weakest in history" ahead of the Rugby Wo…
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Beauden Barrett is clearly the All Blacks’ best option at fullback
Barrett is so obviously the All Blacks’ best option at fullback that this shouldn’t really be a debate.