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The All Blacks know all too well the weight that Dupont must carry for France
During their prime athletic years, through the mid-to-late 20s, the game's superstars may get the chance at one or two World Cups …
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'It will be really cagey; England by five points' – Joe Launchbury
With the Rugby World Cup set to start on Friday night in Paris, there are exciting weeks ahead and it’s just what rugby needs.
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The Springboks are not just 'huge mutants'
“Huge mutants”. Those are the words used by the 1.91 m tall, 108 kg Alix Popham to describe South African rugby players.
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Why rugby is better now than it's ever been
The strong wave of nostalgia tells many rugby fans that rugby was better back in the day, but the stats tell a different story
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Biltong, brandy and Boks: The ties that bind South Africa's ex-pats
For the almost one million South Africans who now live abroad, the rugby team the Springboks are the most powerful anchor to their…
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David Flatman: 'Give the laptops a rest and let the boys play.'
England may have to deploy some new tactics if they don't have the players to execute Borthwick's rigid gameplan
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Dear New Zealand, the All Blacks probably won't win the World Cup
New Zealand can still win this World Cup, but Kiwis need to accept that they probably won’t.
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The All Blacks' record defeat to Springboks is exactly what they needed
Looking back at that loss in a year, fans may agree that it was the defeat the All Blacks needed. It wasn't meaningless at all.
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Solving the French rugby paradox
Heart and emotion have always been central to the mentality and success of Les Bleus and destiny awaits Fabien Galthie's men
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Commercial pressure on the All Blacks to deliver the grandest prize
One of sport's biggest brands, the more you win, the more big companies want to be associated with you, but at what cost?
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The five players the Springboks dare not lose in France
The Springboks have much vaunted squad depth but the injury to a select band of players would throw a sizeable spanner in the work…
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Scotland's best chance at slaying the Pool B giants
Scotland's will go as underdogs into their Rugby World Cup opener with the defending champions but they have enough in their game …