Farrell puts his reputation on the line knowing tougher challenges lie ahead
The head coach knows he will come in for flak if the Lions fluff their lines Down Under but is determined to do it his way
The head coach knows he will come in for flak if the Lions fluff their lines Down Under but is determined to do it his way
With England growing and Ireland's dominance seemingly on the wane, has the Lions coach backed the right horses to defeat Australi…
Leadership and clarity escaped Leinster at a crucial time as their dream of a fifth Champions Cup star went up in smoke, again
The form of Hurricanes 'facilitator' Billy Proctor could see Scott Robertson break up his established centre pairing.
The Northampton and England backrow's confidence, verve and raw ability have raised eyebrows around the globe
The new British and Irish Lions captain will take his earring assuredness to the Wallabies, a distinctive multi-layered modern man…
The young Leinster man looks to be the future of Irish propping, and talks scrummaging against brutes, Cian Healy and Test debuts.
The former Bath and Toulon coach has taken on the challenge of returning Canadian rugby to its former glories
With the heightened awareness around concussion the decision not to send Finn Russell back on the field was significant
The supremely talented Wallaby has shown he can exceed the levels reached by Israel Folau in a green and gold jersey.
Nic Dolly's England career was thwarted by injury. Now the Force hooker has his sights on playing for Australia.
Reeling from more financial strain, and still seeking a new head coach, Wales' summer tour of Japan may offer shafts of light.
They may once have felt unwanted by the national setup, but the two playmakers are now front and centre in the New Zealand backlin…
The rambunctious Frenchman has charted a remarkable voyage in rugby, and steered the struggling Stejarii to World Cup qualificatio…
Italian nationalism has risen in recent years and coincides with the resurgence of the Azzurri. Are the two linked?
Cast aside in New Zealand, unwanted in England, the Glasgow pivot scrapped for every inch to make it big with his adopted nation.
Wales' late, late show, Sexton's drop-goal, Russell's pass, Super Saturday 2015 and Wales' first Slam since 70s, but which is No.1…
Rassie Erasmus has named an extended alignment camp which shows the Springboks intend to freshen up an ageing squad
Clayton McMillan's impact subs and dynamism off the bench have made the Chiefs stronger at the end of matches than they are at the…
Andy Farrell has picked a squad rich in age and experience and the hope is they don't get run off their feet Down Under
If they get their selection right, and see Andrew Porter's driving angle penalised, the Wallabies could turn a traditional weaknes…
Andy Farrell's squad announcement hit the high notes for all the right reasons as the tour to Australia fast approaches
Will it be 'Irish Lions'? Did European semis force a change? Will there be surprises? Who is indispensable?
Henry Pollock and his band of brothers pulled off a remarkable heist in Dublin on Leinster to make them believe anything's possibl…
Is the Queensland boss the right man to lead Australia forward? And will Joe Schmidt be tempted to stick around for Rugby World Cu…
Northampton Saints found a way of beating the fabled Jacques Nienaber blitz and inflicting another 'horrific' Champions Cup loss o…
Warren Gatland forged a sense of togetherness in his 2013 Lions but faced personal 'vitriol' after leaving out a legend.