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Patrick McKendry

Will Jordan has one hand on the All Blacks No 14 jersey

A five-try haul against Tonga won't have harmed Will Jordan's chances of starting in major tests.

Jamie Wall

No 'justice' for All Blacks in drawn Lions series

Roman Poite's startling admission should have All Blacks fans - and the rest of the rugby world - up in arms.

Ross Harries

Tom Rogers set for lift off with Wales

After producing Barry John and Car Carwyn James, Cefneithin RFC have unearthed a new star: Tom Rogers.

Charlie Willett

All hail the Oxford Blues

Manon Johnes have combined their studies at Oxford with playing international rugby and the Varsity Match awaits

Ben Wylie

Where the All Blacks actually improved in 2020

Analysis: 2020 was supposed to be an easy transition year for the All Blacks. That wasn't the case.

Will Owen

Finn Russell set to weave his Lions magic

Lions have to weigh up the risk and reward of starting Finn Russell in the Test series

Gregor Paul

Is Jordie Barrett the fix to the All Blacks' problem position?

It may be a left-field move, but Jordie Barrett has all the skills needed for a shift back to the midfield.

Nick Heath

The quest for equality

What will it take for a current male player to come out as gay?

Jonathan Bradley

The bedrock of the Lions scrum

Tadhg Furlong is integral to the success of the esteemed touring side, a player they dare not lose

Patrick McKendry

Where the All Blacks will find their ferocity

The All Blacks have talked about getting aggressive, but it will be up to individuals to make a difference.

Ben Smith

What we learnt from the Lions v Japan

Two key injuries aside, it was a useful hit out for Warren Gatland's tourists but stiffer tests await

Gregor Paul

The cultural shift that's transformed the All Blacks

A massive change in the All Blacks culture is helping to bring the best out of players.