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Jamie Lyall

Premiership team of the season

As a madcap campaign draws to a close, The XV selects its team of the season from England's top flight.

Tom Vinicombe

The new propping blood gunning for All Blacks selection

The All Blacks will look to rejuvenate their front-row in 2021. Which men are due a call-up?

Patrick McKendry

Jerome Kaino's final bow

Four years on from his departure from New Zealand, Jerome Kaino is enjoying his final days as a player.

Chris Robshaw

No ordinary Joe

Harlequins have enjoyed a renaissance to spirit them to the play-off semi-finals and Chris Robshaw thinks he knows why

Ben Wylie

How the Blues and Highlanders will approach their finals clash

Analysis: There may be similarities in how NZ's Super Rugby teams play, but they each have their quirks.

Gregor Paul

A handful of debutants likely for All Blacks re-build

After a limited year in 2020, the All Blacks finally have a full calendar ahead of them to rebuild.

Ben Smith

Breaking the Springboks defensive line

The defensive system adopted by South Africa in Japan was impregnable, so how do the Lions unlock it?

Jon Cardinelli

Touched by genius

Former Springbok boss Nick Mallett explains what sets Rassie Erasmus apart as a player and coach

Michael Pulman

Neil Barnes' old-school impact on the Chiefs

Neil Barnes' tenure with the Chiefs is coming to an end after five years with the franchise.

Jamie Lyall

Saracens power up

The Basque derby was settled in bonkers fashion as the Premiership campaign ended on a bumper weekend of rugby.

Sam Peters

The Battle of Pretoria

The 2009 Lions Second Test was one of the most brutal games ever seen

Gregor Paul

No more false starts in battle for All Blacks No 10 jersey

The extended 2021 season will finally allow for a proper head-to-head for the All Blacks No 10 jersey.

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