Rising to the challenge
After rebuilding a club that was at its lowest ebb in 2018, Dan McFarland is closer than ever to ending Ulster’s 15-year title d…
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Folk hero
Japan loose forward Kazuki Himeno has become another fan favourite at the Highlanders.
Slog or sidelines
There's no middle ground in Super Rugby Aotearoa this year - if you're not a seasoned pro, you're left right out.
Holding the fort
Leinster will have their work cut out to storm La Rochelle's barricades in the Champions Cup
Play it again, Sam
At 32 years of age, Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock is continuing to reach new levels in performance.
Ready to step up
As the Rainbow Cup kicks into life and Premiership Rugby reaches its denouement, everyone is talking about the Lions
Blue is the coldest colour
Things appear to be unravelling at the Blues and this time, there are no ready made excuses.
The Tongan tornado
Malakai Fekitoa overcame near-permanent disability to reach the pinnacle of world rugby.
Up for the fight
Steve Hansen has been impressed with how Big Brad Thorn has turned around the Red's fortunes.
The defensive Lion
Chris Harris seldom features in Lions fantasy XVs. This is why the Scotland centre has a compelling case for inclusion
Ready as they'll ever be
The trans-Tasman bubble is at long last open and Australia’s NZ counterparts may be licking their lips.
Master of his craft
Over the last 24 months, French scrum-half Antoine Dupont has become, arguably, the world's best player
