This opening block has been glorious, and - bonus - educational. For those interested, here’s a little of what I’ve learned.
Nigel Hotham, the brains behind Hamilton Boys High's world-class rugby programme, has stepped down as the school's first XV coach after a remarkable 21 years.
Openside flanker Sean Withy has appeared in all 12 matches (836 minutes) for the Highlanders in 2024.
What’s fascinating– with five rounds of this new season played – is that there is so much we still don’t know. The current Premier 15s table is an utterly alien creature to long-term followers of the league.
All Blacks players struggling with the sudden death of Sean Wainui will be given the chance to sit out this weekend's test against the USA.
An emotional Codie Taylor broke down in tears while paying tribute to Sean Wainui following the former's death on Tuesday.
Four of the world's leading hookers will go head-to-head in the semi-finals of the Straight 8 Fan Vote to decide the best hooker on the planet.
Gregor Townsend has blamed English rugby chiefs for his decision to leave Saracens centre Duncan Taylor out of Scotland’s Six Nations squad.
Not since 2017 has Duncan Taylor worn a Scotland jersey, so watching him walk out in France next Saturday night will be like seeing a dodo strut down Princes Street.