Neil Squires is the ex-rugby union correspondent for the Daily Express and has covered eight Rugby World Cups and 30 Five/Six Nations Championships. He has also written four books on the sport including the well-received but commercially catastrophic House of Lancaster, released with impeccable timing, to coincide with England's 2015 World Cup campaign.
The English game is still fighting for eyeballs - introducing a football-style transfer window would add some much-needed spice.
England supplied 10 Test Lions but strong displays by other players in Argentina gave Steve Borthwick food for thought.
Those part of the triumph are etched into history; the ones who might have been are quickly washed away.
The Eagles may be shooting for the stars on the field but will put on a 'huge show' when they host the RWC.
Bentley's belter, Dawson's dummy and North's fireman's lift on Folau feature in the latest of our iconic Lions moments.
Gibbs tramples The Ox, Warburton sweet-talks the ref and a selection bombshell feature in the latest of our 25 iconic Lions moment…
The Leicester prop has charted a slow rise to international recognition, but his excellent displays in Argentina have assuaged any…
Faletau's finish, the last address of the 'Lion King' and Cuthbert's cracker feature in the latest of our 25 iconic Lions moments.
Monye's dash to redemption, Weir's 'mistaken identity' and Kearney's cracker feature in the first five of our iconic Lions moment…
The fingerprints of Byron McGuigan and Lee Blackett were all over England's exceptional first Test victory in Argentina.
The first tour by an English team since the Falklands War made for a politically charged and highly volatile backdrop to the infam…
More upheaval in midfield means England will field a 55th different centre combination in 15 years against Argentina next week.
The Bath treble winner excelled en route to the Premiership trophy, and former world champion Neil Back believes he can play a sta…
From the heroes of the 1997 series win to the last, Covid-affected, tour of South Africa in 2021, which players make our Lions XV?…
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole would dearly love to end their Tigers careers being hoisted on the shoulders of celebrating team-mates
With his mop of curls and barnstorming carries, the number eight has emerged as a central figure in Bath's treble bid.
Having been across the Channel for almost a year, the one-time England talisman still commands major prestige.
Other coaches have endured headache, but amid slashed budgets, talent drain and a club for sale, Diamond's season has been an endl…
The England coach should look to blend seasoned internationals with raw talent as he prepares for a Lion-less voyage to South Amer…
Will it be 'Irish Lions'? Did European semis force a change? Will there be surprises? Who is indispensable?
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