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Springboks must bring surprise package to reclaim Rugby Championship
Don’t expect Ian Foster and the All Blacks to be lying awake at night in fear of their impending encounters against the Springbo…
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Forget the criticism, pride should be overwhelming feeling for Lions - Andy Goode
The media is full of criticism of Warren Gatland and question marks over the Lions’ future but this completely unique tour shoul…
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Do these All Blacks have the ruthless final quarter in them?
I was underwhelmed by Saturday’s 33-25 win over Australia at Eden Park. I’m not sure the Wallabies are any good and, at 33-8, …
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Where this Springboks side now sits after Lions series win
These tools are used in a one-dimensional game plan to make up for the obvious shortcomings - poor handling, poor catching, incons…
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Springboks player ratings vs Lions | Third Test
Veteran Morne Steyn has kicked a last-gasp penalty to hand South Africa a narrow 19-16 victory over British and Irish Lions in the…
OPINION
Time for Gregor to earn his coin - Andy Goode
The British & Irish Lions have all the tools at their disposal in the match day 23 on Saturday and it’s time for Gregor Townsend…
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The indisputable problem with the NPC
When was the last time NPC rugby captured any semblance of the ongoing national sporting conversation?
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Why Duhan Van der Merwe keeps getting picked for the Lions
The South African-born wing has come under heat for retaining his place in the side after a test where he wasn't heavily involved …
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Have the Blues uncovered the final piece of their backline puzzle?
The Blues look set to challenge for another Super Rugby title next year, but a wildcard pick-up from the NPC could go some way to …
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Why Bledisloe I looms as such an important test for Foster's All Blacks
All Blacks coach Ian Foster will, in the final year of his current contract, look to start the season on a high and roll out his t…
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Sarah Hirini has put her name up alongside the great New Zealand rugby captains
The Black Ferns Sevens skipper is unlikely to ever enjoy the acclaim of elite All Blacks captains such as Wilson Whineray, Brian L…
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The last tactical advantage the British & Irish Lions have over the Springboks
Pride was on the line - the world champion Springboks were desperate to prove their credentials in the series that they had put on…