OPINION
The question Borthwick and co will privately be asking themselves
Steve Borthwick is earning his corn right now. Many would say it was good corn, but he is earning it nonetheless.
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OPINION
Warren Gatland's expected 33-man squad for the World Cup
After a dispiriting loss to South Africa, Wales need to find a squad capable of exceeding expectations in France
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Eddie Jones' grenades mask the need for a complete rebuild of Australian rugby
Eddie Jones, the irascible Wallabies head coach, departed Australia with a trail of gunfire peppering the media
OPINION
Sweet serendipity
Will the lopsided draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup be the making or the breaking of the tournament?
OPINION
The Springbok conspiracy theory raises an awkward point
The Springboks’ World Cup squad announcement ceremony last week was, let’s face it, pretty ridiculous. Hulking men in tightly …
OPINION
Scotland steel themselves to enter the World Cup Pool B hurt locker
Gregor Townsend has named a squad of few surprises knowing he has to fight his way out of a pool which includes Ireland and South …
OPINION
All Blacks coach Ian Foster is one step away from becoming an all-time great
About 53 weeks ago, fans were just about ready to storm New Zealand Rugby Headquarters with pitchforks and torches after the All B…
OPINION
Why the pain of 2019 is the All Blacks' greatest weapon
It may be true that to you have to suffer defeat at a World Cup before you can win one.
OPINION
Owen Farrell's shoulder might have saved England
Yet, as you staggered, dazed and confused away from Twickenham, or your nearest online subscription service showing the match, thi…
OPINION
Sure, Sam Cane’s no Richie McCaw, but who is?
McCaw sits among the all-time greats, while Cane will be remembered as a fine man who did his best. It’s chalk and cheese.
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Owen Farrell: To ignore the evidence of our own eyes is not an option
Shortly after Kevin Pietersen was finally ditched by the England cricket team around a decade ago I sat next to one of his 2005 As…
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The All Blacks should throw a 'C' team out at Twickenham
If there was a perfect time to take a loss, it would be now, in a meaningless exhibition match on the eve of the Rugby World Cup t…