Analysis
Will the Crusaders' decline spark a slow death for New Zealand rugby?
The once-mighty franchise have lost all five Super Rugby Pacific matches this season.
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Luke Cowan-Dickie: 'I didn’t feel right. I felt like I was going to pass out. Everything was going black in front of me'
The abrasive Sale Sharks hooker feels he owes his new club a favour when he faces his beloved Exeter Chiefs
Analysis
Storm clouds gather over Biarritz with owner poised to bail out
With multi-millionaire owner Louis-Vincent Gave about to walk away, the future of the five-time French champions is in doubt
Exclusive
Juan Ignacio Brex: 'Italy made history, but it's not enough'
The Italian fulcrum talks Argentine heritage, World Cup humiliation and his hunger for more.
Opinion
Why the All Blacks are serious about giving Sam Whitelock one last hurrah
Scott Robertson has put out feelers to one of his most trusted Lieutenants in order to hit the ground running as New Zealand coach
Analysis
Will forgotten Wallabies fit the Joe Schmidt model?
Who has credit in the bank and who has a case to build for the new Australia head coach?
Analysis
Ireland's old guard nearing end... but key trio still needed
Succession planning is at an advanced stage but certain players will be needed for a while longer yet.
Analysis
Noah Lolesio spearheads Brumbies with Wallaby axe to grind
Scorned ACT men are resurgent after being omitted from Eddie Jones' World Cup squad.
Analysis
New moon rising for Galthie
The doubters were out in force after a humiliating Ireland loss but France can look forward with renewed optimism.
Opinion
Gatland faces tricky questions after Wales' Six Nations trauma
The longstanding Welsh coach may see light at the end of the tunnel but the worry is it might be an onrushing train.
Interview
Dr James Robson: 'My job is one of the most privileged but the toll it takes is phenomenal'
The legendary Scotland and Lions doctor reflects on his career and the state of the game as he heads into retirement.
Analysis
Who should Andy Farrell bring Down Under?
The Six Nations offered Wallabies fans a glimpse of how the Lions will arm themselves.
