Rugby World Cup 2019: Ruthless All Blacks lay down a marker with six minutes of magic
Six minutes of first-half brilliance against South Africa underlined why New Zealand are Rugby World Cup favourites once again.
Rugby World Cup 2019: The miracle of Brighton – How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
Japan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton.
Rugby World Cup 2019: All Blacks not invincible, but worthy favourites
New Zealand may have chinks in the armour, but write them off at your peril as they attempt to make history in Japan.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Five breakthrough talents to watch in Japan
Ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at five young players capable of making their mark on the international stage.
Can Springboks buck the trend and complete first Rugby Championship-World Cup double?
No team has ever won the Rugby Championship, or its previous incarnation the Tri Nations, and the World Cup in the same year.
New Zealand’s biggest losses after Wallabies walloping
We take a look at the heaviest defeats New Zealand have suffered following their 47-26 loss to Australia in the Rugby Championship.
Rugby Championship: Australia under pressure as Cheika puts his job on the line
Australia endured a miserable 2018 and there is no room for error in a World Cup year. But can their mixed bag of a... Read more
Rugby Championship: How the four nations measure up ahead of 2019 tournament
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina will all hope to find form at the tournament ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Billy Vunipola puts his hand up in brutal battle to turn jeers to cheers
Billy Vunipola played a big hand in Saracens regaining the European Champions Cup after being booed in Newcastle.
European Champions Cup final: Over 1,000 Test caps in star-studded line-ups
Twenty-eight of the scheduled starters in Saturday's European Champions Cup final have represented their country at international level.
European Champions Cup final: Key battles
As two European heavyweights lock horns in the Champions Cup final, we look at the key battles that will decide Leinster versus Saracens.
Rampant against Reds, off-colour versus Crusaders – Israel Folau’s Super Rugby career in numbers
After he surpassed Doug Howlett's Super Rugby try-scoring record, we look at Israel Folau's career in the competition in numbers.
More than 100 Test victories and a record-breaking run – Kieran Read’s career in numbers
A look back at the best facts and stats from Kieran Read's career, as he prepares to step down from New Zealand duty.
Six Nations 2019: Inconsistent Scotland eyeing unlikely title tilt
Stuart Hogg believes Scotland are on the cusp of "something incredibly special" as they attempt to improve on a third-placed finish.
Six Nations 2019: Scotland & Treviso provide hope of competitive Italy campaign
Italy coach Conor O'Shea sees reason for optimism ahead of their Six Nations campaign, and is taking inspiration from Scotland.
Six Nations 2019: Leader Farrell primed to shine for hungry England
A determined Owen Farrell can be key to England's hopes in the Six Nations, and Omnisport has looked at why.