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Scotland player ratings vs Australia | Autumn Nations Series
Scotland maintained their winning run this autumn with a hard-fought win over Australia at Murrayfield.
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All Blacks player ratings vs Italy | Autumn Nations Series
The All Blacks have scored a comfortable win over Italy in what amounted to a fairly dire match. Who were the best players on the …
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Ireland player ratings vs Japan | Autumn Nations Series
Andy Farrell's Ireland were excellent in their nine-tries-to-one win over Japan in their Autumn Nations Series opener in Dublin on…
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Farrell/Smith drama masks the real selection controversy - Andy Goode
The news of Owen Farrell’s positive Covid test and Marcus Smith’s likely promotion to the starting XV will steal the headlines…
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New year, new WRU? The finer details suggest otherwise...
New year, new WRU? I think not. Christmas seemingly came early for the Welsh women’s squad, who are now set to be granted ‘pro…
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How pain paved the way to World Cup glory
The first World Cup I knew about was the one I was lucky enough to play in back in 2006. It’s strange to look back and think the…
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Leaving the party
Every giant wilts eventually, but what happens when a player begins the inexorable slide towards retirement?
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Springboks finally take first steps towards rebuild
With so many tough games to kick off the year, only now are the Springboks giving chances to young players.
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Difference maker in Wales v All Blacks not player availability
All test matches are money-spinners, and those criticising the All Blacks' win over Wales have missed the point.
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The All Blacks' game needs to be built around the Retallick's and Savea's
If you were to draw up the perfect locking partner for the relentless intensity of Sam Whitelock, it would be Retallick.
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Abundant All Blacks versatility might open the door for Quinn Tupaea
The All Blacks showed off their backline's unique versatility against Wales.
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With matches being devalued, World Rugby must act - Andy Goode
The northern and southern hemispheres are colliding again this autumn after a year off but their calendars still aren’t aligned …