RUGBY MATTERS
A weekly look at the game’s other talking points
BRENDAN GALLAGHER

NO sooner had it started than the abbreviated Rugby Championship is nearly over with New Zealand in the box seat going into the final round next week.
It’s not been without interest though, far from. The short sharp shock nature of this year’s tournament has led to dynamic high energy rugby and provided much food for thought. European rugby is reaping all the plaudits at present but to these eyes southern hemisphere rugby is beginning to re-energise and reboot again.
Let’s start with reigning world champions ...