Houdinis and clairvoyants converge on the city of love as the Rugby Europe Championship culminates in style.
Head coach Leon MacDonald has named the first-ever All Blacks XV match-day 23 for this Friday's fixture with the Irish Wolfhounds.
A heavy injury toll in the final rounds of this year's NPC competition coupled with a raft of players being called up to the All Blacks has seen New Zealand's second-string side call on six replacements for their inaugural campaign.
Will the All Blacks XV be used as a vehicle for ensuring the next best options in New Zealand are ready for action should they be required for World Cup duty next year?
After a period typified by free-flowing, attacking rugby, resolute defence has taken over in 2022.
Paul Gustard reflects on his Harlequins exit, and how the Benetton players he coaches can stun England.
Nick Williams has had twelve years as a professional rugby player in Europe, an odyssey the Cardiff back row traces back to a tough Auckland upbringing.
In the post-match wrap-up of Saturday's win against Italy, the Welsh management felt the positives outweighed the negatives.
All Blacks second five-eighth Sonny Bill Willams has reportedly been offered a staggering $9.7m contract for his services after the Rugby World Cup.