The battle of the Sams, Simmonds v Underhill, niggle at the Ricoh, the All Blacks' near perfection, Israel Folau's hot streak, Dragons firing and Philadelphia spectacle goes flat
Flash point: James Haskell reacts after Joe Marler squirts water at him during Quins' win at Wasps (Getty)Simmonds v Underhill, niggle at the Ricoh and the All Blacks' record romp are among the latest talking points
Roko-Houdini up to his tricks at Bath, Ugo Monye's stray dart, a Sea of Blue in Perth, the All Blacks unearth a No 6 to fear, lineout woes and why Schalk Brits lost his cool Spring in his step: Elliott Stooke runs out ahead of Bath's win over Saracens at the Rec (Getty Images)Roko-Houdini up to his tricks at Bath, Ugo Monye's stray dart and why Schalk Brits lost his cool – three talking points from the weekend's rugby action
Why rugby must build on the momentum created by the 2017 World CupRaising their game: England's Sarah Bern hands off Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge in the final. Photo: Getty ImagesWhy rugby must build on the momentum created by the 2017 World Cup
All you need to know about the Women’s World Cup final and the other last-round matchesChampions: The Black Ferns lift the Women's World Cup. Photo: Getty ImagesAll you need to know about the Women’s World Cup final and the other last-round matches
