“Excellence, upsets and intrigue”: 6 players who starred at the 2023 Rugby World Cup – scout report
After a month and a half of exciting action in stadia all over France, the 2023 Rugby World Cup has now come to an end,…
New Zealand
“The biggest rivalry in rugby history”: Why New Zealand v South Africa could be a Rugby World Cup final for the ages – tactical preview
As most coaches highlight during interviews and press conferences, rugby is a sport that runs in four-year cycles, with each one culminating in the Rugby…
“An equally devastating weapon”: Why kicking is an underappreciated but important skill in rugby – tactical analysis
For many, rugby is a game designed to be played with ball in hand, making intelligent runs and engaging in strong contests in the scrap…
Rugby World Cup 2023: New Zealand – preview
New Zealand have and always will be one of the teams to beat in a rugby tournament, regardless of what competition it is and what…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Can a Northern Hemisphere side win the title this year?
The Rugby World Cup is now less than five months away, and already the excitement is palpable, with fans across the globe gearing up for…
“Pleased with our growth” – but can New Zealand win the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
On 20 September 2019, on the day that the last Rugby World Cup got underway, New Zealand were the undisputed benchmark and had set the…
2022 Autumn internationals – what could happen in Matchweek 2?
The 2022 Autumn internationals are now well underway, with the majority of teams in action last weekend and having a chance to show what they…
Damian McKenzie re-signs with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs
All-Black star Damian McKenzie has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs until the end of the 2023 season after returning from his stint…
Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate gets an apology from the New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby has issued an open apology to former Black Ferns hooker Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate, whose post on social media has led to an…