It took six weeks for the Crusaders to get their first win of the season in 2024, making Friday's victory over the Hurricanes a welcome relief to fans hoping their Scott Robertson hangover would be short-lived.
All eyes were on the players this weekend but the jostling amongst pundits for top drawer billing was just as thrilling
The former England, Australia and Japan head coach has been given a platform to air his views throughout the Championship.
The third leg of the SVNS series was dramatic in 2023/24 with Ireland winning their first female cup title stunning hosts Australia 19-14 in the final.
The Wallabies are in Dublin to play their final Test of 2024, there is an air of déjà vu about this trip to the emerald isles, and it bodes well for the men in gold.
Marler baited the All Blacks ahead of Saturday’s autumn opener at Allianz Stadium by writing on the social media site X on Tuesday night that “the haka needs binning. It’s ridiculous”.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named former Sydney Roosters flyer Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in a 34-man squad for the team's upcoming Spring Tour.
The 32-year-old Glasgow Warriors player won 33 caps for Scotland, and also enjoyed spells with English Premiership sides Harlequins and Wasps.
USA were on the receiving end of a red card in Kobe, but some current and ex-players believe England's Piers Francis should have been similarly dealt with.