We've already had a glimpse of what to expect from how referees dealt with the breakdown differently in New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa ...

The return of Super Rugby in New Zealand saw referees dealing with the breakdown differently ...

The Springboks face increasing scrutiny at the breakdown, a crucial aspect of their game, as they prepare to tackle the All ...

The breakdown is rugby’s complicated but beautiful beast. It can confuse even the most ardent fan or experienced player from time to time. In rugby league, once a tackle is completed, players ...

The breakdown was a fascinating area of the game that I want to highlight. Ireland attempted a lot of turnovers from poach opportunities and were successful on a number of occasions.

Tensions flared during breakdown drills as the All Blacks prepared for a physical game. “We had a few guys pretending to be the jacklers today,” Smith said.

And we look at whether referees are giving teams too much 'coaching' at the breakdown, after some low-scoring Interpros over the Christmas period.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has shrugged off criticism from former England flyhalf turned media pundit Stuart Barnes, who described the world champions as "cynical cheats" at the breakdown in a ...