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Alice Soper

Watershed moment

Alice Soper is thankful ahead of the landmark fixture between the Blues and Chiefs Women's teams.

Gregor Paul

Intellectual poverty

Fluid movement of players and coaches means intellectual property is always going to be tough to lock down.

Andrew Elliott

Bringing the good times back

Leon Lloyd made 266 appearances for the Tigers and he's hopeful silverware is just around the corner for the next generation

Patrick McKendry

Folk hero

Japan loose forward Kazuki Himeno has become another fan favourite at the Highlanders.

Tom Vinicombe

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.

Martin Gillingham

Holding the fort

Leinster will have their work cut out to storm La Rochelle's barricades in the Champions Cup

Patrick McKendry

Play it again, Sam

At 32 years of age, Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock is continuing to reach new levels in performance.

Gregor Paul

Blue is the coldest colour

Things appear to be unravelling at the Blues and this time, there are no ready made excuses.

Jamie Lyall

The Tongan tornado

Malakai Fekitoa overcame near-permanent disability to reach the pinnacle of world rugby.

Patrick McKendry

Up for the fight

Steve Hansen has been impressed with how Big Brad Thorn has turned around the Red's fortunes.

Will Owen

The defensive Lion

Chris Harris seldom features in Lions fantasy XVs. This is why the Scotland centre has a compelling case for inclusion

Ben Smith

Master of his craft

Over the last 24 months, French scrum-half Antoine Dupont has become, arguably, the world's best player

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