"When records fall in consecutive seasons and by such margins, the question becomes unavoidable: has defending got worse, or ...

The Hurricanes have scored 50 or more points in a game four times in seven matches, matching the records of the 2005 ...

Oom Rugby explores the science of defence coaching and questions whether Tana Umaga is ready to lead the All Blacks at the highest level.

Tana Umaga has been appointed as All Blacks defence coach, but is passion and mana enough at Test level? Oom Rugby questions whether he has the full technical package yet and what elite defence ...

Free-scoring Six Nations champions France need to prioritise their try-line defence when they play Italy on Sunday, captain Antoine Dupont said. Although France have romped to convincing victories ...

PARIS (AP) — France was overwhelmed with joy and relief after its extraordinary Six Nations title-clinching 48-46 victory over England on Saturday. Joy for winning successive titles for the first time ...