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Jake White: I'm amazed at how naive the All Blacks have become
Anyone and everyone associated with rugby is throwing up reasons for the All Blacks’ loss of invincibility; from a new coach, to…
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The All Blacks' backline is to blame for Robertson's unflattering record
They weren’t manhandled at the breakdown or annihilated in the set pieces. Far from it, in fact. The All Blacks’ pack performe…
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Why England should host 'magnetic' Test series against southern hemisphere giants
Test series add something extra, and England should follow where South Africa and New Zealand lead.
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The good news for the All Blacks
South Africa completed a 2-0 home sweep over the All Blacks with a six-point win in Cape Town, adding to their four-point win in J…
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Japan player ratings vs USA | Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup
In their Pacific Nations Cup opener, Japan defeated the USA 41-24 at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium, showcasing strong performances from k…
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Wallabies player ratings vs Argentina | The Rugby Championship
The Wallabies and Los Pumas ran freely in the sunshine in Santa Fe, Argentina as the dry track invited an entertaining style of ga…
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Argentina player ratings vs Australia | The Rugby Championship
Argentina handed Australia a record defeat 67 - 27 in Santa Fe for one of the very best performances ever from a Pumas side.
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All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | The Rugby Championship
The All Blacks have lost The Freedom Cup with the Springboks winning another tense Test 18-12 at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium.
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USA player ratings vs Japan | Asahi Pacific Nations Cup
Scott Lawrence's USA Eagles saw their potent second half comeback fall short as Eddie Jones's Japan secured a 41 - 24 at the Kumag…
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What the Springboks must do to reach Richie McCaw levels
Pragmatism is required from Rassie Erasmus' evolving group if South Africa are to scale new heights.
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Mick Cleary: 'It's up to Steve Borthwick to make England's brave new world work'
The RFU's new Professional Game Agreement places more control in the head coach's hands, but more pressure upon his shoulders.
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From euphoria to scandal: French rugby's summer of unmitigated woe
A year after the Rugby World Cup feelgood, the French game has lurched from crisis to crisis.