Portugal clawed their way back to life after an almost one-sided contest in the first half against Georgia and collected their first two points in the Rugby World Cup 2023. …
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Get to know Beka Gigashvili – Georgia’s inked-up powerhouse
We know good things come to those who wait, but for this Georgian prop the hard work climbing the rugby ladder strengthened him
Analysis: How Ireland should play against South Africa
Alex Goode looks at Ireland's shape and how to take on the Springboks' blitzing challenge
Dan Biggar – “I remember the thrill of being announced in the Welsh squad”
The Wales fly-half looks at his life in pics as retirement looms
Opinion: Blame individual errors, not England’s kicking game
England’s kicking game has been publicly lamented season after season. Even fans of the Red Rose – despite wins against their two most challenging pool-stage opponents – were audibly frustrated…
What the England kicking game needs next
Former England fly-half Toby Flood takes a look England's overarching tactic
Introducing Portugal’s Samuel Marques – your new favourite scrum-half
Os Lobos nine Marques is a player who goes all-in...
Is rugby big in Portugal?
We explain how popular the sport is in Portugal
The incredible rise of France Rugby World Cup star Thibaud Flament
From a fly-half in Loughborough’s fifth team to a lock for France at Test level, via a spell in Argentina. Paul Eddison reports
Carded? Here’s how to thrive with just 14 players
When it comes to team systems, I have a crib sheet for carte jaune (yellow card) or carte rouge (red card). And for each person that might be carded, I have…