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Letters |
| 22 |
The Directory
All the fixtures for the weeks ahead, plus summer tours, autumn Tests and the 2009 Six Nations and Lions |
| 26 |
Sidelines
The Heineken Cup and Challenge Cup finals previewed, U20s World Championship, sevens galore, a new touch tournament and much more |
| 31 |
Columnists
Messrs Evans, Williams and Chalmers |
| 46 |
Spotlights
Meet James Haskell, Gethin Jenkins, Rory Lawson and Tommy Bowe |
| 54 |
David Strettle
We join England's wing in the fast lane as he swaps boots for a crash helmet |
| 60 |
The Better Half
Hook or Jones? Stuart Barnes on the battle for the No 10 Wales jersey |
| 66 |
Simon Taylor
He's been dogged by injury but he's not ready to be put out to pasture yet |
| 72 |
Brian O'Driscoll
Ireland's captain dreams of glory all the way after a Test season to forget |
| 78 |
Stephen Jones
One player and one coach have outshone the rest this season |
| 85 |
Caught on Camera
We catch all the action from behind the scenes on EDF Energy finals day |
| 90 |
Chris Latham
A new warrior for Worcester in the form of the world's best full-back |
| 98 |
Jason Robinson
The dual-code legend is relishing his new life but still has plenty to say about rugby |
| 104 |
Ben Lewis
He's the best-kept secret in the Magners League, but we've tracked him down |
| 109 |
The Big Debate
Should England play Tests outside Twickenham? Cast your vote now |
| 112 |
Lions 2009
With a year to go until the Lions land, we look at how South Africa are preparing |
| 116 |
Outback rugby
Tackling crocodiles and bulls is all in a day's work for this Australian team |
| 120 |
Richard Hill
As the Saracens flanker takes his final bow, we reflect on his amazing career |
| 129 |
The Club Section
As the season draws to a close, we catch up on all the grass-roots action |
| 154 |
Technical Zone
Mike Catt gives his tips for a perfect kicking game, plus fitness advice |
| 158 |
Armchair Zone
Books reviews and product news |
| 160 |
Equipment Zone
We test eight of the top rugby balls to find out which one is best for you |
| 162 |
Frank Keating
It's ten years since the Tour to Hell... |
