Loose Pass: No harm in Quade Cooper-Marcus Smith chats and farewell to a New Zealand legend in the USA
This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with information exchange, triumphant finales and the return of the real July Tests…
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Australia v England: Five storylines to follow including the Marcus Smith-Owen Farrell axis and the Wallabies’ resurgence
The Red Rose have dominated this rivalry over the past few years, winning eight in a row, including a 3-0 whitewash the last time they toured down under.
On this day in 2016: England complete memorable whitewash over Australia
England secured a record-breaking 44-40 victory over Australia at Allianz Stadium on this day in 2016 to complete a 3-0 whitewash over the hosts.
Hopefully we can kick on again – Freddie Steward wants more from Leicester
Freddie Steward wants Leicester to use their Gallagher Premiership title triumph as a springboard for future success.
No Ford, no problem: Why Freddie Burns was the perfect super-sub to inspire Leicester to glory
Freddie Burns is among the most affable figures in English rugby union and a healthy slice of self-awareness underpins his popularity. A trace of vulnerability helps, too. At full-time, Leicester Tigers’ stand-in stand-off produced a one-liner that was as accurate as the match-winning drop-goal that sunk Saracens.
Freddie Burns: 'I've made a fool of myself celebrating too early before - it wasn't going to happen again'
Freddie Burns admitted his infamous Toulouse horror-show raced through his mind after slotting the game-winning drop goal that secured Leicester a 15-12 victory against Saracens in a pulsating Premiership final.
Late Freddie Burns drop-goal sees Leicester celebrate 11th Premiership title
Leicester won their 11th Gallagher Premiership title after sinking Saracens 15-12 in a pulsating final at Twickenham.
Last-minute drop-goal gives Leicester Premiership final victory over Saracens
Freddie Burns' last-minute drop-goal saw Leicester end a nine-year wait to be be crowned champions of England once again as they defeated Saracens 15-12 in a dramatic Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday.