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World Ugly XV

As another year draws to a close we are left to reflect on what has been a superb year of rugby, full of thrills, excitement, disappointment, shocks and controversy. There has been a host of great performances, both from individuals and teams, as well as some shockers.

Gloom is general all over England

England's rugby players have little to cheer this festive period, but they should find consolation in the knowledge that they are not alone in their plight: the English might be crazy about sport, but they aren't any good at it. Period.

Will you forgive me, Richie?

Our crack squad of investigative hacks have managed to do what no player has yet managed to do - pick Richie McCaw's pocket! This is what we found...

How to punish a drunken Sailor

Don't mess with Michalak

If you think professional rugby is all about boiled chicken and icy baths, read on! In his latest column for the Irish Times, Toulouse strongman Trevor Brennan tells of high jinx and low walls...

Buzzword Bingo

The dulcet tones of the likes of Stuart Barnes, Eddie Butler and Jonathan Davies will be ringing in your ears for the next month, but there's no need to panic - Planet Rugby is here to ease the trauma.

Simply print off this page, cut out the five bingo grids and distribute them to your mates.

Tune in to the television coverage and simply check off the relevant buzzwords as the come up in the match commentary.

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A winner never whines
New Year pledges in rugby's world
Wouldn't you like to be French?
Team of the Year - 2005
Our brickbats and bouquets for 2005
'Twas a night before Christmas...
The many mouths of 2005
All Shapes and Sizes
All I want for Christmas...
Scrubbing up with the Joneses
If you can't beat 'em...
Dallaglio and Tina Turner make music
Lions 2005 - the war in words
Lions 2005 - the awards ceremony
Which side is the date backing?
The winners (and whiners) of 2004
The ultimate Xmas team
Healthy Christmas lunch
Snow is falling, sleigh bells ringing...
Campbell's Law
O Canada!
It's a man's game
Vacancy - England captain
'I see you've listed rugby as an interest...'
The secret of Sir Clive's success
Only Johnson to beat...
Tindall's 'close' season in Caribbean
'Pitbull' brought to heel by BBC
The Empire strikes back!
Models and monsters get the nod
Random thoughts on the opening Six Nations weekend
I'm a captain, get me out of here!
'Tis the season for sporting memoirs!

Six Nations Team Previews

Scotland | England | Wales
Ireland | France | Italy

Props are here to stay!

It is not so long ago that the intricacies of front row play were a mystery to most. So who better than international props Gethin Jenkins and Dai Young to dissect the new engagement process?