Will the withdrawal of the ‘top 20’ devalue France’s tour of New Zealand?
In resting Antoine Dupont and the rest of his 'premiums', has Fabien Galthie undermined a mouth-watering voyage?
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Who is telling the truth about France's tour of New Zealand?
Prominent New Zealand figures have lambasted Fabien Galthie's weakened selection, while the France coach points to player welfare.
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Rassie Erasmus wades into heated debate over Jaden Hendrikse antics
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has come out to bat for his scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse, who has been faced a barrage of cri…
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Heated exchange between Sexton and Ioane caught on camera
An angry exchange between Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton and All Blacks winger Rieko Ioane was caught on camera in the aftermath of…
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Bad blood swirls as the All Blacks head north
New Zealand will be underdogs in at least two of their November Tests - and that has probably never happened before.
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All Blacks report card: Are Razor's troops heading in the right direction?
'Big nine' Cam Roigard may redefine the New Zealand backline but Scott Robertson has political and tactical quandaries to ponder.
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Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?
A hugely rotated French squad came close to the upsetting the All Blacks' top dogs, but the challenge will only get tougher for Fa…
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Is Ireland versus South Africa a battle for the title of ‘world champions’?
Andy Farrell's men travel to South Africa in a less bullish mood than a matter of months ago due to some high-profile losses
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'The Wallabies only have themselves to blame': How the Lions sunk Australia in Melbourne
The focus on a refereeing decision masks errors in Joe Schmidt's selections and tactics which cost Australia the Lions series.
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'The success of Skelton, Hooper and Tupou should trigger a rethink on Australia’s overseas selection criteria'
The last two Tests against the Lions showed the Wallabies can't afford to be without their top talents.
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Ireland player ratings vs France | 2025 Six Nations
Ireland player ratings: Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes have well and truly been Le Crunched by France, who were deserved 4…
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How England can shatter the All Blacks' Eden Park streak
Three decades have passed since a European team won at the Auckland stronghold, but England are good enough to make it happen.
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