Strokosch keen to establish winning habit

In the past Scotland have followed a stunning win with a sorry defeat but the flanker has high hopes against Argentina

Scrum will be key to drawing claws of Pumas

Scotland know they face a battle against one of the toughest sides around but are confident they can beat Argentina

Injury to Jones tilts the odds against Wales

Loss of No 8 dents quiet confidence that had been building in Principality before the match against Australia

Ashton profits as Geraghty shows his class

Newcastle Falcons 8 Northampton 28: Fly half puts poor international form behind him to orchestrate victory

London Wasps settle’ refusal to play angers Sale

Club settle for a pizza after insisting that rain-drenched pitch at Edgeley Park presented a risk to players’ safety

Saracens surrender their 100 per cent record

Worcester Warriors 12 Saracens 12: Warriors' spirit ensures Guinness Premiership leaders are held to surprise draw

Johnson stares down England critics

England team manager refuses to put blame on injury crisis or coaching panel for shortcomings in autumn internationals

No respite for Borthwick and team-mates

International captain straight back into Saracens’ second row for Guinness Premiership meeting with Worcester Warriors

Albacete sees hope as Argentina rebuild

The Toulouse lock is one of the few survivors from the last World Cup and is excited by the youngsters to face Scotland

Smit at hooker as South Africa shuffle pack

International captain returns to his more accustomed position of hooker for the World champions' encounter at Croke Park

Lamont sets sights on more attacking display

With Scotland seeking a clean sweep in the autumn internationals, the wing has targeted revenge against Argentina

Grim legacy of New Zealand’s 2007 World Cup

An era of sterile tactical kicking was ushered in by the All Blacks' defeat in the quarter-finals of the tournament

Stuart Barnes's Big Game: Wales v Australia

Sunday Times expert says Martyn Williams will be the key to Wales's hopes of beating Australia in Cardiff

Stuart Barnes's Big Game: Ireland v South Africa

Sunday Times expert says Jonathan Sexton will be the key to Ireland's hopes of compounding the misery of the world champions

Stuart Barnes's Big Game: France v New Zealand

Sunday Times expert says Marc Lievremont's side have what it takes to prevent the All Blacks from claiming a European grand slam

Scotland wary of Argentina backlash

Andy Robinson's side may be on a high after wins over Fiji and Australia but the Pumas are ready to pose tough questions

England’s rut forms part of wider malaise

This season’s famine of entertainment may yet be a blip but it falls to those on and off the pitch to elevate the game

Cockerill handed four-week ban for abuse

Leicester head coach guilty of unacceptable behaviour towards officials at LV Cup match against Newport Gwent Dragons

Sexton replaces O’Gara against Springboks

Choice of Sexton to face South Africa confirms that the Munster veteran finally has rival for the fly half jersey

Beale leads the procession for Wallabies

Cardiff's record of never having lost to Australia ended with a comprehensive defeat at the hands of the touring team