Having been at the forefront of an unprecedented level of media scrutiny for off-field behaviour during 2019, the ex-Wallaby international is now looking to make headlines on it in 2020.
By ignoring convention and embracing innovation, Nienaber has created a defence that is arguably the finest in World Rugby. Now his position as the Head Coach is confirmed, more of this thinking will be seen going forward.
Equality and empowerment are among the great All Blacks myths. We’re told of the lengths the team go to to ensure everyone feels valued and able to express their opinions.
Dan Robson won his battle to save his rugby career and now wants to convince Eddie Jones that he is the scrumhalf England need to take the team to the next level.
The role of a loose forward has grown considerably since the early years of professionalism where specialisation was key. Now, strength lies in breadth of skills and selection at the highest levels is becoming more and more dependent on it.
Since the news broke that Scotland's star flyhalf Finn Russell has been sent home for behavioural issues ahead of their first Six Nations game against Ireland, the Internet has been responding accordingly.
The annual four-match feast of quarter-final rugby has been ruined as fans will only be able to watch two of the three matches scheduled for the Saturday live due to a clash in fixtures.
Equality and empowerment are among the great All Blacks myths. We’re told of the lengths the team go to to ensure everyone feels valued and able to express their opinions.
The winger is an established performer in Pat Lam's team but he has briefly left England this week to see if can he fulfil a dream next summer.
Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has been linked to a move to Premiership side Bath.
After a roller-coaster season with the Blues in 2019, former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen left Ioane out of the squad for Japan.
With the Six Nations nearly upon us, it's shaping up to be a defining tournament for France, who have committed heavily to a rebuild under Fabien Galthié.
During the second test of the 2000 Bledisloe Cup series, the All Blacks pulled an elaborate wrap-play followed by a double-bluff switch to baffle the Wallabies and open them up.
Major League Rugby is starting to become a major drawcard... Drew Mitchell is the latest star signing for the 2020 season while out-of-contract players such as Robshaw and Zebo might be tempted in 2021.
The role of a loose forward has grown considerably since the early years of professionalism where specialisation was key. Now, strength lies in breadth of skills and selection at the highest levels is becoming more and more dependent on it.