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'Ireland could end up with 20 Lions after winning back the world's respect'
Ciaran Frawley's drop-goal changed the Irish narrative and they have a glut of British and Irish Lions contenders.
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Wales ‘must end barren run soon or losing could become ingrained’
Wales will have gone a year without victory by the time of their next Test, but Warren Gatland is probably bomb-proof for now.
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'RFU would live to regret moral guardian angel Sinfield's departure'
Though no longer England defence coach, Kevin Sinfield's value to the RFU should be blindingly obvious.
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All Blacks forgetting the play calls against England doesn't inspire confidence
I can’t say the performances of the All Blacks, nor the utterances of their attack coach Leon MacDonald, have filled me with eno…
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'The All Blacks won the series, but not in the way they wanted'
England exposed numerous frailties in New Zealand ranks and highlighted the need for a few selection changes.
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Mick Cleary: 'There is now a clear sense of identity about this England team.'
England will rue two Tests that got away from them in New Zealand but they have much to be optimistic about
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The bite don't match the bark
It's a passionate nation that loves rugby. We love that. But what becomes increasingly apparent with South African rugby, at all l…
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Wallaroos vs Black Ferns: Kiwis are a class above, Aussies have improved
The Black Ferns put on an attacking clinic as they recorded a stunning 55-nil win over the Wallaroos.
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France player ratings vs Argentina | July Series Second Test
Fabian Galthie's baby-faced assassins put behind them a challenging week off the pitch to push an experienced Argentinean side in …
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South Africa player ratings vs Ireland | July Series Second Test
South Africa player ratings: The Springboks were left shellshocked in Durban as two late drop goals from Ciaran Frawley sealed a 2…
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Wales player ratings vs Australia | July Series 2nd Test
Wales player ratings: Joe Schmidt's Australia delivered an all action performance to edge out Wales 36-28 in a closely contested s…
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Wallabies player ratings vs Wales | July series second Test
The Wallabies have won two matches in as many starts under new coach Joe Schmidt after beating Wales 36-28.