Best yet to come for Scott Robertson's Crusaders
Scott Robertson has signed on for two more years with the Crusaders. What will the near future hold?
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Adding blitz to rugby's last bastion of slow ball
Analysis: While breakdowns are getting faster, the scrum mostly remains stuck in rugby's dark ages.
Dalton Papalii's battle to usurp the All Blacks' best
After spending three years' in the shadows of Sam Cane and Ardie Savea, Dalton Papalii is set to break free.
Concussion controversy raises serious questions
The Luke Cowan-Dickie case illustrates rugby's grave and nebulous concussion peril.
Beard perfectly groomed for Lions
Here's why Adam Beard has been selected over James Ryan and Jonny Gray for the injured Alun Wyn Jones
Knowing when to call it quits
When rugby is so intertwined with who you are as a person, how do you ever call time on the game?
All Blacks depth reaching bursting point
The All Blacks have plenty of options to pick from but few certain starters amongst their squad.
England's next generation step-up
Some of England's fresh faces may be coming men, but others have already arrived.
Why the Wallabies must lay down a marker against France
A series with a depleted France presents Dave Rennie's Wallabies the chance to get back on track.
Finding space for Japan in The Rugby Championship
Japan can't suddenly be expected to regularly compete with the superpowers of world rugby.
The Lions are up and running
The Lions are purring but the spectre of Covid tracks them around South Africa
The Lions reprise the 10-12 axis
Two games in, Warren Gatland and his coaches are already showing varied gameplans to keep the Springboks guessing
