LIONS HUNT
Our countdown to South Africa 2009 begins with a
look at the leading contenders at full-back.

WORLD WAR
We speak to the two sides at the centre of a row
over the future of the global game.

BACK ON HIS FEET
Deposed Wales coach Gareth Jenkins is back at his
beloved Scarlets, on a mission to restore them
among Europe’s elite.

STRONG BOWE
Ospreys and Ireland flyer Tommy Bowe has roared
back into form after the misery of missing out on
the 2007 World Cup.

MURRAY MINT
Scotland’s man-mountain tighthead prop offers a
glimpse into the physical tolls top flight rugby takes
on a front rower’s physique.

NOT OVER FOR HILL
The England and Saracens legend is passing on his
pearls of wisdom to the next generation.

A WORD WITH WIGGY
Matt Hampson shares front row gossip with
England scrummaging coach Graham Rowntree.

BEASTLY BEHAVIOUR
He’s a crowd favourite wherever he goes, but has
quickly become less welcome by opposition front
rows. Meet the man they call the Beast.

THORN IN THE SIDE
We profile the man who has crossed the rugby
divide once again to become the enforcer of the All
Black pack.

POWER PLAY
Find out what happened when we popped down
the local for a game of arrows between Phil Taylor
and the Leicester Tigers.