Mick Cleary: 'Rivalry is a box-office ticket, ripe for indulgence and legitimate exploitation'
Domestic derbies and national rivalries are a rich part of rugby offering compelling drama.
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Opinion
International
Opinion
The age of dominance is all but over for New Zealand rugby
The Black Ferns seem a shadow of the team that won the last Rugby World Cup, our secondary schools’ team just got tipped over by…
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Can New Zealand beat the world's best without Barrett at 10?
Even at 33, Beauden Barrett may be the All Blacks' 'franchise quarterback' through to Rugby World Cup 2027.
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The Rugby Championship
Opinion
The winners and losers from the All Blacks' Rugby Championship campaign
In the team's first Rugby Championship under head coach Scott Robertson, some new blood rose to the top and some familiar faces we…
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Bunnings NPC
Opinion
Round nine NPC: Returning All Black makes statement, Highlanders' pair shine
Round nine of the Bunnings NPC saw Taranaki take the Ranfurly Shield off Tasman, two All Blacks return for Counties, and Southland…
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The Rugby Championship
Opinion
You wonder if Beauden Barrett will ever own the All Blacks at a Rugby World Cup
You wonder if Beauden Barrett will ever own the All Blacks at a Rugby World Cup. They should have been his team in 2019. Probably …
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'Luck undeniably plays a part in rugby, even if it might be taboo to admit it'
Every team benefits from a certain amount of luck but underlying performances rather than league position are a more reliable guid…
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Sevens
Opinion
Adidas sort le nouveau maillot de l’équipe de France de rugby à 7
Adidas, nouvel équipementier de la FFR, a créé un nouveau maillot pour l'équipe de France de rugby à 7 qui associe créativit…
Pacific Nations Cup
Opinion
'I'll repeat it 100 times': Eddie Jones' ageist selection policy for Japan unhealthy
On September 21 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Japan’s national team faced Fiji in the final of the Pacific Nations Cup and lost 17-…
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The Rugby Championship
Opinion
It's time to stop hating on Damian McKenzie, the best 10 in the Championship
McKenzie is a risk-taker, a gambler, and not your cookie cutter game manager in the mould of Harry Plummer. He's also a phenomenal…
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International
Opinion
The winners and losers from Wallabies’ Rugby Championship campaign
The Wallabies finished The Rugby Championship in last place after winning just one of their six Tests.
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The Rugby Championship
Opinion
Jake White: My warning to young Springboks who have tasted success
Let me take you back to 2013 when I was coaching the Brumbies. We were always on the lookout for emerging talent and we’d had a …
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