Former Bok captain Victor Matfield launches personal tirade at Sam Warburton
Former Springboks captain Victor Matfield and ex-assistant coach Swys de Bruin have taken aim at former Wales captain Sam Warburto…
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Ex-England flyhalf says Crusaders downfall means series win over the All Blacks a 'realistic chance'
Former England flyhalf Freddie Burns believes that a 2-0 series win over the All Blacks is on the table as New Zealand rugby goes …
Springboks, All Blacks dominate Rugby World magazine's World Cup XV
Rugby World magazine have named a Rugby World Cup team of the tournament dominated by last month’s finalists South Africa and Ne…
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Grow up and stop booing Owen Farrell
Being booed by the opposition can be seen as a badge of honour for many elite sportspeople. In a gladiatorial environment, it is a…
France hand All Blacks historic Rugby World Cup defeat
All Blacks coach Ian Foster labelled France as “one of the clear tournament favourites” ahead of the Rugby World Cup opener, a…
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What happened to the most fearsome scrum in world rugby?
Argentina have historically built their game around the set-piece - but that's no longer the case.
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Could the Wallabies successfully emulate the Brumbies' game plan?
A whole brood of truth-telling chickens came home to roost with the Brumbies’ loss to the Chiefs in Hamilton.
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The midfielder who could have proved the difference for the All Blacks
One offshore-based midfielder could have been a lynchpin for the All Blacks.
OPINION
Let's be real about these All Blacks
The only losses so far under new coach Scott Robertson are one at home unexpectedly to Argentina, two away to South Africa and now…
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Why Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i must not become Folau 2.0
Joe Schmidt needs time - and patience - to mould and tutor his shiny new rugby league recruit.
All Blacks rookies promoted, Barrett benched for Springboks rematch
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made a handful of significant changes in his team to face the Springboks in round four o…
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'With near-religious conviction, how good does it feel to be a Bok fan?'
For those with longer memories than 2019, the Rassie Erasmus era is a time of vast plenty.