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Patrick McKendry

Fire starter

Flame-haired Finlay Christie’s decision to remain at the Blues for another year may be bad news for Scotland.

Johnnie Beattie

Heaven and hell

Should Israel Folau be given a route back into professional rugby union? And how many others share his religious beliefs?

Ross Harries

The waiting game

The fate of the 2021 Lions tour is giving every individual associated with it a mighty headache

Christy Doran

Doing the right thing

Dan Mckellar was set to join the Wallabies last year, until he decided the Brumbies needed him more.

Jake White

Special forces

What separates the great from the good, the legends from the journeymen?

Jake White

The emotional bond

After four tours of giddy highs and sickening lows, Brian O'Driscoll still cares passionately about the Lions

Tom Vinicombe

Cracking the code

History shows Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's high-profile move from league to union will not be an easy task.

Jonathan Bradley

Border crossing

The IRFU's willingness to transfer players between provinces offers a lifeline to some but pain to others.

Ben Kimber

Code breakers

Wallabies legend LoteTuqiri believes Vunivalu can follow in his footsteps

Owain Jones

Easing the burden

Tom Youngs has reached 200 appearances for Leicester and, at 34, feels as good as ever

Lynn McConnell

Turbulent times

Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie was an enforcer for the All Blacks during some of New Zealand rugby's most chaotic years.

Jamie Lyall

Building the dynasty

Brendan Venter helped spawn the careers of some of English rugby's sharpest coaches. This is his dynasty.

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