Pack mentality
How Blues’ forwards went from easy beats to heavy hitters to challenge Crusaders’ supremacy.
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The Crusaders' cause
How will the Super Rugby standard setting Crusaders be preparing for a fifth consecutive year of glory?
Lost identity
The Highlanders have brought in Tony Brown to help them find who they really are.
High-speed half-life
The Hurricanes struggled to replace Beauden Barrett in 2020. How will they fair without TJ Perenara in 2021?
All or nothing
All Blacks great Dan Carter officially bows out at a time when his body was still willing - even at almost 39.
The enduring wait
A horror season in 2020 is something the Chiefs are desperate to forget all about in 2021.
Redemption time
David Havili will be eager to bounce back after illness and Covid de-railed his stunning start to 2020.
The Lord's work
Politician, psephologist, Lord, referee, and chairman of the world's first gay-inclusive rugby club - meet Robert Hayward.
Making a head start
Progressive Rugby want to help the sport deal with the head injury crisis but will anyone listen?
Missing ingredient
Scotland have the players to cause plenty of damage but their rigid game plan is hampering their attack.
Singing the Bleus
For all France's development, they will not win the next World Cup without a top-class goal-kicker.
Building bridges
Boosting Australian club rugby is the key to preparing aspiring Super Rugby players.
