OPINION
'I can't see how Bill Sweeney's position is tenable' - Andy Goode
The RFU have apologised after the bungled announcement on lowering the tackle height across the community game but I can’t see h…
Opinion
OPINION
England's overrated pack need to find some steel or risk being done by Scotland again
England's pack last year was overrated, the big names had minimal impact and in some cases were a net negative.
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The recruitment of Burns is an admission of defeat for the nanny state model
If nothing else, the recruitment of Burns is an admission of defeat. It says our pathways are broken and we need other people’s …
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Freddie Burns could be just the tonic the Highlanders need
Premiership winner Freddie Burns could push the Highlanders to greater heights.
OPINION
'It's back, baby': 2023 Six Nations media launch whets the appetite
Three years after its last in-person media launch, the Six Nations was keen to turn on the glitz at Monday's London launch of the …
OPINION
Have the Highlanders lost the plot?
The All Blacks top two No 10s will be gone next year, presenting a major drop-off in available talent for whoever becomes the next…
OPINION
Redemption awaits for All Blacks incumbent No 6 Scott Barrett
2023 could be the year that Scott Barrett proves himself world class.
OPINION
RFU's tackle law opens new front in rugby's culture war
Columnist Daniel Gallan attempts a waistline tackle on the RFU's controversial new tackling laws that have angered so many rugby f…
OPINION
Waistline tackling is the death of rugby
For 20 years playing rugby has been a pillar of my life. It is no exaggeration to say that, yesterday, the RFU destroyed it.
OPINION
Ben Kay: 'Steve doesn't have an ego, just an insane drive to be the best'
The new England coach isn't renowned for his media-friendly persona but he will adapt if he thinks it helps England's cause
OPINION
Blooming marvellous: An Alternative Red Roses 1-15
Simon Middleton is spoiled for choice. There are so many brilliant Red Roses available to him, and despite this looking set to be …
OPINION
Why Eddie Jones' honeymoon period will dissipate fast
New Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has five Tests to find answers with his new team ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup.