Owen Doyle: Control and communication important for Jaco Peyper
South African is one of the most experienced on the circuit
Gerry Thornley: Global pause allows rugby to tidy up the breakdown
When the game returns it will look different with World Rugby re-enforcing laws in July
Moments of the year: In the Wellington rain, the Lions struck back
The loss of the 2023 Rugby World Cup bid was undoubtedly the lowlight of the year
Gerry Thornley: Lions, not All Blacks, were denied final shot at glory
Officials missed the fact that Kieran Read was three yards in front of the ball at restart
Rob Kearney accuses Ireland of being ‘soft’ at Murrayfield
Joe Schmidt’s disappointed players expect torrid Monday morning in Carton House
Ireland’s low penalty count will worry Six Nations coaches
Joe Schmidt will be very pleased at discipline showed by players in autumn Tests
Ireland’s courage under fire fuels belief
John O’Sullivan looks at the main talking points after a hugely positive autumn series
Rugby World Cup: George Clancy and John Lacey on referee panel
No Irish among assistant referees or television match officials
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