Defence against the dark arts
The All Blacks are no strangers to filth and yet they have no love of the enforcer.
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Closing time
English rugby needs to make sobering call for last orders on promotion and relegation
Selection battles
The wait for the call from your coach to inform you if you're in or out is agonising
Rugby's greatest mismatch
The man set to replace Warren Gatland almost produced one of the greatest upsets of the modern era.
Cowboy boots
Gopperth is the sheriff in town as Wasps prepare for final showdown
Man behind the mask
Unorthodox, scary, driven... everyone coached by Eddie Jones has a story to tell
Flash in the pan
The All Blacks are rightfully fearful expectation could limit Caleb Clarke's potential.
Power transition
The All Blacks changed tack and used their ball carriers to overwhelm the Wallabies in Bledisloe II.
Patriot games
The question of eligibility is an emotive subject in the world of international rugby
Instant classic
Exeter Chiefs and Racing 92 served up a match of thrilling intensity with the Devonians worthy champs
Long road to glory
A young, fearless Wallabies team is rebuilding the reputation of Australian rugby.
The pain game
Dave Ewers has overcome eviction, injuries and self-doubt to be on the cusp of glory
