Rugby needs investment, but it should be careful whose money it takes. Just look at France…

Nick Abendanon is a shining example of how overseas players should adapt to life in France

Kyle Sinckler’s emotive interview stood out on a weekend of sparkling rugby and controversy

Eight Scottish Lions is a deserved return for a side that has shown it can thrive away from Murrayfield

Warren Gatland set tongues wagging with his Lions squad announcement but there is method to his madness

Warren Gatland has just announced his 37-man squad for the tour of South Africa so here’s your cheat sheet

Unlike previous tours, the No 9 spot is wide open so we spoke to Mike Phillips and Rory Lawson for their thoughts

Chris Robshaw knows all about the agony of narrowly missing out on a Lions tour but he recognises its uniqueness

A Premiership closed shop shouldn’t anger rugby fans like it has in football

With Warren Gatland spoiled for Lions back-row options, who should he pick to face the mighty Springboks?