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Conservative England vs exciting New Zealand? Or unbeatable England vs naive New Zealand?
New Zealand and England. These two sides have contested four World Cup finals – and New Zealand have won all of them. Never befo…
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Women's rugby has come so far, but there's still so much further it can go
A generation of future Black Ferns are being inspired as we speak, in numbers that would’ve been unimaginable only two or three …
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Life's about to get much tougher for Caleb Clarke
The return of Anton Lienert-Brown could spell trouble for All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke.
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Wallabies player ratings vs France | Autumn Nations Series
It was a scene we have seen before, with the Wallabies playing to protect the lead late in the game against France.
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Ireland player ratings vs Springboks | Autumn Nations Series
Ireland player ratings live from Aviva Stadium: This was a humdinger to warm the Irish hearts, Andy Farrell's team deservedly winn…
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All Blacks player ratings vs Wales | Autumn Nations Series
New Zealand have grabbed a comprehensive win over Wales in Cardiff. Who stood out in the victory?
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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.
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Ireland A player ratings vs All Blacks XV | Autumn Nations Series
Ireland A player ratings live from the RDS: This was billed as a lovely niche fixture for the IRFU, an opportunity to give some of…
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Ben Kay: 'England are a long way off where Eddie - if he was truthful - would want them'
With three Test blocks before the World Cup, every game will bring more scrutiny for an England coach still tinkering with his bes…
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The Springboks don't need a No10, they just need a goal kicker
Damian Willemse already adequately covers the role, but fear not, as the bigger picture has been missed here - there is no need fo…
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Jake White: Ireland are expected to beat the Boks after their heroics in New Zealand
The Test between Ireland and the Springboks sold out from the moment Ireland clinched the series in the summer and you’d expect …
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The former myth of a fading All Blacks aura is now a reality
Now, more than ever, the fear factor surrounding the All Blacks is flickering out.