Once Rieko Ioane unsuccessfully shot out of the line, you could already hear the chatter: Leinster’s defence has been exposed ...

Forget the caveats and the wet conditions. By any measure, restricting an opponent to just seven points – those coming from a 90-metre interception try – represents an impressive defensive performance ...

Have you been watching the Women's Rugby World Cup and wondered what the commentators have been talking about? Don't worry, we've got your back. Rugby union is played by two teams of 15 players, with ...

I have found it dumbfounding over the past three seasons that Leinster shortcomings have been laid at Nienaber’s door. Or at least partly so. There is plenty of blame to be shared following last ...

Stormers coach John Dobson says his side must improve their defensive structure ahead of a URC quarter-final against Cardiff ...

Absolutely. The situation is not as clear now as it was back then. Edwards would likely restructure England around the core ...