Captain's knock
A broken foot, a ripped testicle, whatever the injury, an All Blacks captain will find a way to play on.
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Best in show
The best All Blacks captains are, more often than not, the All Blacks' best players.
The PRO-blem child
The PRO14's future will be defined by the arrival of South Africa's 'big four' in 2021.
Bargain hunters
The Six Nations need to admit their obsession with New Zealand and now South Africa is hurting them.
Ticking time bomb
Neil Spence's legal case against the game's authorities is leading to more players coming forward
Soldiering on
The second weekend of Champions Cup action brought Covid chaos, comebacks and Christmas cheer
From boy to man
James O'Connor was once the enfant terrible of Australian rugby. Now he's the Wallabies' saviour.
Brave new world
World Rugby's Mark Egan talks about a year of upheaval and the future of the game
Money worries
Covid-19 has hit all Premiership clubs in the pocket but some are worse off than others
Redemption man
Once a hot-headed youngster with a short fuse Scott Baldwin has matured into a better player and person.
Fresh start
After four years at the Chiefs, fullback Solomon Alaimalo hopes a move to the Highlanders will reignite his career.
Ireland's Cull
Why is it so hard for Irish coaches to be prophets in their own land?
