The Tight Five - Handpicked Stories From The World Of Rugby

Here's five great rugby reads from around the globe.

Head to head: Are England worthy of claiming NZ record for consecutive wins? Read story.

Will there still be room in 2018 for the Western Force, Southern Kings, and the Cheetahs when SANZAAR meet to decide the future of Super Rugby? Read story.

With an all-important SANZAAR meeting scheduled this week to determine the future of Super Rugby, we break down the pros and cons of cutting each Australian franchise. Read story.

England vs Scotland match-ups are key to Lions selection, says Warren Gatland. Read story.

The Championship has become a "naughty boys corner" for relegated Premiership sides, according to the Cornish Pirates chairman, after the scrapping of play-offs from the second tier. Read story.