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Super Rugby Pacific's chickens are coming home to roost
The All Blacks and Wallabies have fallen down the world pecking order and there's no obvious end in sight for the slide.
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Shannon Frizell could prevent the All Blacks leaving France empty handed
Barnstorming performances from Shannon Frizell might be the difference between the All Blacks going home with the Webb Ellis Cup o…
OPINION
Destroying the flawed assumptions with the Springboks' loss to Ireland
If De Klerk makes the penalty kick then Kolbe's try doesn't eventuate. Instead of three points they end up with five, but the narr…
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The grain of truth buried in rumoured Springboks plot
Tin-foil hats? Check. An evidence board with criss-crossing red strings? Check? A Joe Rogan podcast at the ready? Buckle up Spring…
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Portugal are a work in progress that must be supported
Os Lobos have impressed with their ambitious play during the tournament and their development must continue
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'Let's return to reality - Ireland must exercise caution'
Irish expectation soars as Andy Farrell's team sweeps all in its path, but cool heads are needed if they are to heed mistakes of t…
OPINION
Warren Gatland turns Wales into unlikely World Cup contenders
The celebrated coach has used all his years of experience to resurrect Wales and turn them into a side capable of an upset
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Eddie is not the knight in shining armour for Australian Rugby
The good news though is this result isn't the death of Australian rugby. The Wallabies are one part of a system, the most visible …
OPINION
It's time to see if New Zealand Rugby's gamble will pay off
13 months ago New Zealand Rugby made the bold decision to stick with Ian Foster. Was it the right call?
OPINION
Tales of the unexpected
Eddie Jones' downfall, Wales's resurrection and the match of the tournament between Ireland and South Africa lit up the rugby worl…
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Ref Watch: Wayne Barnes was right
After three rounds of pool stage action the World Cup limbering up is done, we’ve had plenty of opportunity to cast an eye over …
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Mick Cleary: 'England are finally at the World Cup party.'
Steve Borthwick's men showed they could cut loose with careless abandon, the question now is whether they have to revert to type