Cory Daniel is a tackling machine. The USA Eagles flanker was the top tackler in Major League Rugby (MLR) in 2024 as Old Glory made the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
Rugby defences are going to have to make big changes with the new tackle laws.
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is the latest organisation facing a concussion lawsuit as a number of ex-Irish players are taking a case over serious brain injuries allegedly suffered during their playing careers.
The All Blacks were out-muscled by the Springboks - but they were also stripped of some key figures.
There are some parallels between the USA and Japan, even if their rugby development is years apart.
Here's how the All Blacks rated in their 104-14 thrashing of the USA Eagles at FedEx Field in Washington DC.
It wasn't perfect, but the All Blacks ran up a score reflective of the dominance many expected of them against the USA Eagles in Washington DC.
The 2009 Lions Second Test was one of the most brutal games ever seen
Response issued by rugby authorities following legal letter on behalf of 9 concussion test cases, including ex-England player Steve Thompson.
A test group of players have come forward in an action against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union.