OPINION
For the All Blacks' sake, the Crusaders must spread the love
The selection of so many young, unproven Crusaders in the All Blacks XV raises the question whether New Zealand Rugby should inves…
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OPINION
The building and blossoming of The Sakura Fifteen
Sometimes, and perhaps more often than we could have dared dream –when Japanese teams dive into the pool of a World Cup, a sort …
OPINION
Have the All Blacks XV if you like, but make it New Zealand's genuine second XV
What’s the point of Tupou Vaa’i, Stephen Perofeta, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Folau Fakatava and others traipsing round with the All…
OPINION
Where it went wrong for Wasps
Wasps have followed Worcester into administration and with their players being made redundant.
OPINION
Last chance saloon arrives for 'master of none' Damian McKenzie
Is he a 10, or is he a 15? That's the conundrum that's plagued Damian McKenzie throughout his eight-year professional career to da…
OPINION
England player ratings vs France | Rugby World Cup 2021
Le Crunch arrived in Whangarei, with both England and France looking to stay unbeaten in the second week of the 2021 Rugby World C…
OPINION
The major challenge ahead for New Zealand's once premier wing
Sevu Reece no doubt had to think long and hard about signing a new contract with New Zealand Rugby, even with the World Cup on the…
OPINION
All Blacks' clash with Japan could end more careers than it ignites
Finally, after what's felt like an eternity, New Zealand fans will get the chance to see what the likes of Folau Fakatava, Stephen…
OPINION
The gloves are off in rugby's newest rivalry
Last week I sobbed through Kenneth Branagh’s ode to his home town of Belfast. It doesn’t take much to move me to tears...
OPINION
There's something off about a Moana Pasifika MVP playing for the All Blacks XV
Levi Aumua's inclusion in the All Blacks XV has answered one question that's been festering since Moana Pasifika were announced as…
OPINION
How the All Blacks XV could backfire on NZ Rugby
Will the All Blacks XV act as another carrot to prevent New Zealand’s next generation of talent from taking their services offsh…
OPINION
Scorelines don't tell the full story on a record breaking RWC weekend
After a year’s wait Rugby World Cup 2021 has finally arrived, and if week one is anything to go by, it will be a tournament wort…