Analysis
Why bonafide ball carriers can help any rugby attack
The addition of Will Skelton and Rob Valetini showed how important ball-carriers are in changing the shape of one's attack
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‘Lions tours are wonderfully uplifting but the trail of hard luck stories is long and painful'
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Sporting and financial interests mean the French rugby federation is open to the possibility of a future Lions tour.
Analysis
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The focus on a refereeing decision masks errors in Joe Schmidt's selections and tactics which cost Australia the Lions series.
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‘There are coaches who make you believe in yourself more than ever. Steve is one of those’
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The manner of their Second Test defeat by the Lions was shattering but exposed some of Australia's own weaknesses.
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Mick Cleary: 'The MCG gave us the occasion we craved. It gave us memories. And that is priceless.'
The British & Irish Lions staged a magnificent 18-point comeback to break Wallaby hearts and win the Series
Analysis
The forgotten art of the drop goal - and how it's making a comeback
The iconic three-point skill enshrined in English sporting folklore by Jonny Wilkinson has declined in recent years. There are sig…
Analysis
Hugo Keenan: From high school 'D' team to British and Irish Lions immortality
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Opinion
How the Lions' injury-dogged 'Jukebox' Tadhg Furlong is still producing great hits
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Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan
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