Mick Cleary: 'The strength of England's spine will determine defining weeks for Borthwick's regime'
The core of England's lineup, from hooker through to full-back, will be key to their hopes of breaking new ground this November
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Opinion
British & Irish Lions Tour
Opinion
Five British and Irish Lions bolters from the Autumn Nations Series squads
The international season is now upon us, and it is a season with added spice with the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in…
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International
Opinion
Schmidt’s reinforcements inject right kind of pressure into Wallabies
Joe Schmidt has unveiled his last Wallabies squad for 2024, and the feeling across the board is this is a reinforced, reinvigorate…
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Recalled stars and in-form exiles give Wales autumn upgrade
Wales's autumn prospects are boosted by returning stars, but their first job is to end a nine-Test losing run.
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International
Opinion
Did Rassie Erasmus miss a trick with his latest South Africa squad?
Rassie Erasmus’ latest Springboks squad selection serves as evidence of two important truths in elite sport: nothing comes easy …
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International
Opinion
There’s nothing to be gained by playing Damian McKenzie against Japan
There’s nothing to be gained by playing McKenzie against Japan. All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has seen all there is to see of…
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TOP 14
Opinion
Quand les marques dérident le rugby et ses maillots
Les équipementiers sortent de plus en plus de maillots travaillés dans le monde du rugby, une pratique bénéfique pour son imag…
Women's Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule highlights shift in ambition
One fact laid bare by the release of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule on Tuesday was just how much the tournament…
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WXV 1
Opinion
WXV reflections: ‘Lessons and experience are the real golden nuggets’
So there we have it! WXV all wrapped up. Players, coaches and fans have all returned home. Bags are unpacked (maybe). Gifts are gi…
International
Opinion
Pourquoi est-il grand temps de diffuser le championnat Elite 1 ?
Si le grand public s’en réjouit, c’est aussi pour nous, joueuses, le signe d’une avancée significative pour le rugby fémi…
International
Opinion
Three All Blacks in need of big performances on the Northern Tour
The All Blacks will likely never be in full rebuild mode, but there’s potential for more youth to be injected into this side sho…
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Bunnings NPC
Opinion
NPC semi-finals: Former Wales international and flanker-turned-wing star
The NPC Premiership final will be at Sky Stadium in Wellington at 2:30 pm next Saturday after Wellington beat Waikato 29-24 to set…
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