Loose Pass: World Rugby's 'poster boy' consistent failures and Red Bull's takeover is no 'landmark moment'

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14/08/2025 08:39

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

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16/08/2025 21:43

'Broke traditions and values' – Henry Pollock slammed for Lions' behaviour

2.

16/08/2025 21:21

Louis Rees-Zammit's cheeky four-word comment as he arrived for first day at new club

3.

16/08/2025 21:25

Five Springboks who flopped against Australia in Rugby Championship opener

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16/08/2025 22:39

Joe Schmidt predicts Springboks 'backlash' after Rassie Erasmus' side gave 'lucky' Wallabies 'belief'

5.

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Joe Schmidt's shellshocked reaction to win as fears grow over heroic captain

6.

Yesterday at 01:46

All Blacks player ratings vs Argentina | 2025 Rugby Championship

7.

Yesterday at 00:37

All Blacks withstand Argentina fightback as late Samisoni Taukei'aho brace seals opening round win

8.

Yesterday at 21:34

Two Wallabies flown home as Joe Schmidt counts Ellis Park toll

9.

Yesterday at 21:21

Key clause missing as Yannick Bru extends Bordeaux stay

10.

Yesterday at 21:31

"On purpose" – Richie McCaw Reveals the One Player He Has Zero Respect For

11.

Today at 05:53

'Pressure is coming': Wallabies bracing for Bok-lash in the trenches

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Today at 02:03

Rassie has a plan until the Boks get counter-punched in the mouth

13.

Today at 02:09

Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

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Today at 03:12

'They were off': Former All Black criticises performance against Argentina

15.

Today at 04:25

Jason Ryan provides an update on lingering lock injuries

16.

Today at 07:50

Ellis Park epic delivers a powerful adrenaline shot to Australian rugby | Angus Fontaine

17.

Today at 07:08

Who's hot and who's not: Springboks wilt as Wallabies and All Blacks set the pace while Louis Rees-Zammit finds new home

18.

Today at 08:19

England star explains decision to retire with immediate effect aged 27

19.

Today at 09:00

Rugby's family fortunes: From a Hollywood movie star dad to a World-Cup winning auntie

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Today at 09:03

Ex-Springbok boss blames TWO players for 'embarrassing' Australia defeat