Almost time to smell the roses ... and stand up and fight like hell

Fergus Finlay take some to reflect and looks forward to what could be an exciting year ... on the rugby field at least!     

I had an amazing run-in to Christmas. I encountered enormous generosity, and very considerable hardship and suffering. I met hundreds of kids, and learned every day about the importance of resilience.

I worked alongside people who were doing everything humanly possible to make sure that families were warm and nourished, and that Santa Claus missed no-one.