OPINION
Why do the French love a bit of argy bargy?
The sad passing of enforcer Alain Esteve has brought into spotlight the reputation for thuggery in France in the 1970s
Gavin Mortimer
10 Nov, 6:27
Opinion
OPINION
Wales turn on the style as the rebuild starts in earnest
A friendly, entertaining run out against the Barbarians will have solved a few more problems for Warren Gatland but questions rema…
Mark Orders
09 Nov, 4:30
OPINION
Springboks unite South Africa to transcend a country beset by issues
Siya Kolisi and his team-mates inspired a nation in France but it was only when they return to South Africa that their achievement…
Jon Cardinelli
08 Nov, 5:44
OPINION
The All Blacks need to rekindle their emotional connection with fans
If there was a journey that Ian Foster was taking the team on during his tenure, it didn’t feel as if he took that many of us wi…
Hamish Bidwell
07 Nov, 10:03
OPINION
Have the All Blacks reconfirmed their status as rugby's most prized asset?
Bouncing back after a prolonged period of turbulence may heighten the mystique surrounding the All Blacks.
Gregor Paul
06 Nov, 23:49
OPINION
Where does Sam Cane go from here?
Sam Cane might be rethinking his future after a sad end to the Rugby World Cup.
Tom Vinicombe
03 Nov, 0:32
OPINION
'We want to be leaving New Zealand slightly differently to how we did last year'
45 – 12 was the final score in our second WXV fixture versus Canada. A game full of exciting, fast rugby and some incredible tea…
Rosie Galligan
02 Nov, 18:45
OPINION
Anna Caplice: 'To see Edel McMahon and Sam Monaghan lift the trophy, that's huge for Ireland'
Lifting a bit of silverware, that's not really possible outside of the Six Nations and World Cups because any of the other tests a…
Anna Caplice
02 Nov, 17:29
OPINION
Wales and Warren Gatland seek radical new project
Saturday's clash with the Barbarians will provide a glimpse of a new Welsh generation.
Mark Orders
02 Nov, 17:28
OPINION
Ben Earl can become England’s Ardie Savea... if they let him
Few players can rival the rise England’s Ben Earl has experienced this year.
Josh Raisey
02 Nov, 2:06
OPINION
Bronze medal papers over the cracks in Borthwick's setup - Andy Goode
Steve Borthwick has a great rugby brain but he needs to surround himself with the right people above and below if England are to f…
Andy Goode
31 Oct, 23:32
OPINION
Fudge and almond fruitcake
How to sum up a Rugby World Cup that forced us to shed tears of happiness and heartache, whilst revelling in our beautiful game
Graham Simmons
31 Oct, 20:04
