Up and running
The Autumn Nations Cup is live and while not perfect, rugby lovers have plenty of rugby to feast upon
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Collapse of an empire
Once imperious and almost unbeatable, the All Blacks are now in the midst of a crisis that many fear will never end.
Battle of the backrows
Upcoming back-row stars are challenging England's established order
Big Red
Wales prop Rhys Carré is set to continue his rugby education in the Autumn Nations Cup
Mind over matter
The All Blacks’ mental skills helped them win consecutive World Cups. Is it becoming a weakness again?
Plane crazy PR stunts
From naked calenders to British Bulldog, here are eight of the best advertising campaigns...
High stakes
The All Blacks are struggling to come to terms with World Rugby's efforts to stamp out high tackling.
Massive, massive heart
Makazole Mapimpi's story brought Rassie Erasmus to tears but he wants his situation to inspire change
Prop, rock and roll
Taniela Tupou showed in Bledisloe IV exactly what the All Blacks are missing from their propping stables.
Lost and found
It's been a tough year for Argentina but it will be bloody good to have Los Pumas back
Hunger games
Jake Polledri is building a fearsome reputation as a ball-carrier and is Italy's new totem
Red alert
The All Blacks have lost three men to red cards in four years. They've still not learned any lessons.
