IT WAS the middle of the 2011 World Cup when Jerome Kaino discovered just how much winning the thing meant to his fellow New Zealanders. In camp with the All…
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Concussion: A special report
THE LINE wasn’t great but you could pick up the slight slur in his words. “I’m still trying to get over the last head knock, over two years ago,” Glen…
Richie McCaw – leading the way for New Zealand
Undoubtedly the lowest moment of the record-breaking Test star’s career came when the All Blacks lost to France in the 2007 World Cup quarter-final at the Millennium Stadium. While McCaw…
South Africa Vs Argentina: The history of the bronze medal match
We take a brief look at the history of the bronze medal match, and ask the question if there any importance riding on this match?
Mike Ford: Sam Burgess to stay at Bath
Ford says Burgess will continue to play rugby union amid talks that he is considering a return to play for his former rugby league side South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Pumas vintage has matured since England tour of 2013
By Adam Hathaway Back in the summer of 2013 those of us not involved in the hoopla surrounding the British & Lions tour to Australia ventured to Argentina to see…
Analysis: How Scott Fardy and Jerome Kaino could decide the Rugby World Cup final
Exactly two months ago, Justin Tipuric derailed Ireland in Dublin, making a compelling case to be deployed in tandem with Wales skipper Sam Warburton. Across the globe, a double-team of…
Poll: vote for your coach of the Rugby World Cup
We’re nearing the finish line for this Rugby World Cup but it’s not quite done yet. We still have the small matter of the bronze final between South Africa and…
Who should you support in the World Cup final?
Should neutrals support Australia or New Zealand in the World Cup final? We present the case for both teams
Michael Cheika salutes Australia’s blend of ‘jokers, fighters and lovers’
Cheika hails his stars diversity ahead of fourth final