All Blacks v Italy: Five takeaways as ‘signature of Dave Rennie era’ emerges
Following the All Blacks’ 47-17 victory over Italy at a sold-out Hnry Stadium in Wellington, here are our…
Wallabies v France: Five takeaways as Les Bleus punish Australia’s ‘sins’ in utterly dominant second half showing
Following France’s 42-26 victory over Australia at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, here are our five takeaways…
World Rugby admit error over Springboks star’s yellow card as Nigel Owens wants ‘grey area’ cleared up
Kurt-Lee Arendse was unfortunate to be sin-binned for a deliberate knock-on in the Springboks’ victory over England, according…
Victor Matfield: The Springboks star who is the most ‘underrated player in world rugby’
Springboks legend Victor Matfield believes that centre Damian de Allende continues to be “underrated” by observers after his…
All Blacks: The option Jordie Barrett is ‘certainly not closing off’
Jordie Barrett has not completely ruled out taking on the full-back role for the All Blacks after covering…
World Rugby rankings: How All Blacks could replace Springboks at summit
World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend’s second rounds of the Nations Championship and Nations…
South African ‘Pratt’ hit with drugs scandal as governing body set to face yet more questions
South Africa Rugby have become embroiled in yet another drugs scandal, after it was revealed that a member…
John Smit: ‘Springboks have not been consistent in selection for six years’
Former Springboks captain John Smit believes that it will be a challenge for Rassie Erasmus to navigate through…
Springboks: The ‘credit’ Rassie Erasmus has for World Rugby and his apology for ‘maybe using my words wrongly at the press conference’
Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has given World Rugby kudos for improving the way the game is played at…
Graham Henry makes honest admission after All Blacks’ victory over France
All Blacks selector and legendary coach Sir Graham Henry admits that Dave Rennie’s side will need vast improvement…
Why ‘out of position’ is rugby punditry’s laziest cop-out
Selection is skill-based blending, not shirt-number conformity. The coaches who actually win worked that out years ago. Every…
World Rugby issues statement on new TMO standards as ‘hub’ innovation debuts
World Rugby has updated the minimum standards of television match official services for international-level competitions, while the game’s…