The problem position
Unlike previous tours, the No 9 spot is wide open so we spoke to Mike Phillips and Rory Lawson for their thoughts
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Testing times
Are the All Blacks going to do the impossible and play less but make more money?
Time to go it alone?
Super Rugby AU has been a roaring success in Australia - should it be part of long-term planning?
The mythical beast
Chris Robshaw knows all about the agony of narrowly missing out on a Lions tour but he recognises its uniqueness
Pull down the shutters
A Premiership closed shop shouldn't anger rugby fans like it has in football
Pulling power
The Crusaders have surprised the rugby world by making perhaps their highest profile signing ever.
The back-row conundrum
With Warren Gatland spoiled for Lions back-row options, who should he pick to face the mighty Springboks?
Case for the Crusader
David Havili is showcasing his wide-range of skills week after week and deserves an All Blacks call-up.
The waiting game
Dan Biggar feels he can do no more to put himself in position for a second Lions call-up on Thursday
Law and disorder
Three top coaches talk about the psychology and the pitfalls of the penalty count
Watershed moment
Alice Soper is thankful ahead of the landmark fixture between the Blues and Chiefs Women's teams.
Intellectual poverty
Fluid movement of players and coaches means intellectual property is always going to be tough to lock down.
