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England are now potential champs

16 February 2025 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME On the up: Fin Baxter goes over for his try against France PICTURES: Getty Images AT […]

Talling excited with her England return

16 February 2025 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK MORWENNA Talling is confident her performances for PWR strugglers Sale Sharks are enough to play a pivotal part in a defining […]

Bayonne make it tough for Bordeaux

16 February 2025 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Change of heart: France prop Tevita Tatafu has decided to stay at Bayonne PICTURES: Gety Images FOURTH hosted first yesterday, as […]

Fin Smith says England choice was ‘simple’ despite Scottish connections

14 February 2025 0 comments

Fin Smith has Scottish connections everywhere he looks – but that will not stop England’s fly-half plotting the Calcutta Cup downfall of Gregor Townsend’s team. […]

Six Nations: Is Fabien Galthie’s position as France head coach in danger?

12 February 2025 0 comments

By Brendan McGilligan All regimes must come to an end. In the week that Warren Gatland decided to call time on his torturous second spell […]

Six Nations: Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure

12 February 2025 0 comments

Matt Sherratt admitted he “couldn’t turn down” the chance to coach Wales after being appointed as Warren Gatland’s immediate successor. The Cardiff head coach will […]

Scotland’s Tom Jordan relishing chance to sample ‘hostile’ Twickenham atmosphere

11 February 2025 0 comments

Tom Jordan is relishing the prospect of his first away appearance for Scotland coming in what he expects to be a frenzied Calcutta Cup showdown […]

Six contenders to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales boss

11 February 2025 0 comments

Wales are searching for a new head coach after Warren Gatland’s second spell in charge came to an end. Gatland presided over a record 14 […]

Warren Gatland exits Wales boss role during Six Nations after 14th straight loss

11 February 2025 0 comments

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by mutual agreement following a record run of 14 successive Test match defeats. The Welsh […]

Steve Borthwick’s best results as England head coach

10 February 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott England have just defeated France in a great display of desire and tactical awareness, as well as plenty of good fortune, thanks in […]

Six Nations: Stock risers and fallers from Round Two

10 February 2025 0 comments

Wales continued their record-breaking run of terrible form, while France yet again came up short when it really mattered. Have England finally turned a corner or […]

Five key talking points from the Six Nations: Steve Borthwick turns a corner

10 February 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Following another brilliant weekend of Six Nations action, during which England managed to get a famous win over France, the complexion of […]

Six Nations TOTW: Fin Smith unbelievable in first Test start

10 February 2025 0 comments

The surprise of the week came at Twickenham when England managed to get a last-gasp win over France in Le Crunch, but there were plenty of other […]

Ireland dominate Scotland to remain only unbeaten Six Nations side

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Ethan BentsIreland beat Scotland in dominating fashion to continue their hunt for the Six Nations Championship hat-trick. Calvin Nash, Caelan Doris, James Lowe and Jack Conan […]

The Incredibles! Fin Smith ignites spirited England to Six Nations win over France

9 February 2025 0 comments

From Adam Hathaway at Twickenham Triumph: Elliot Daly scores England’s crucial late try to spark the celebrations PICTURES: Getty Images Fin Smith lifted the roof […]

Phil Dowson: Don’t push Premiership salary cap too hard

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Phil Dowson has joined Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton in questioning the Premiership salary cap increasing at a time when clubs are […]

Georgia’s call for stronger opposition

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Brendan McGilligan The president of the Georgian Rugby Union Soso Tkemaladze believes they have ‘outgrown’ the Rugby Europe Championship. Georgia opened the defence of […]

Rising star Sean Kerr sets his sights on England

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees As a consequence of the financial strife Premiership clubs have found themselves in this decade has been a fixed focus on developing […]

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso hopeful of quick return

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Sam Jackson England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has a chance of returning to action before the end of the Six Nations. The 22-year-old Exeter flyer, […]

We must up-speed the novices, says Henry Slade

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Henry Slade admits England have been learning on the job and it is up to older heads to get the Test match […]

Six Nations: England ecstasy as Fin Smith seizes the day against France

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain at Twickenham England ……………………….. 26pts Tries: Lawrence 36, Freeman 58, Baxter 70, Daly 79 Conversions: M Smith 36, F Smith 71, 80 […]

Six Nations: French errors open the door for England

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees It was like Messi blazing over in front of an open goal, Virat Kohli holing out in the deep after tucking into […]

Six Nations: Steve Borthwick deserves credit for his brave calls in England’s win over France

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Time to tip a hat in the direction of England coach Steve Borthwick who bit the bullet hard this week and made […]

Six Nations: Italy hold on to leave Wales with little hope

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Italy ……………………………… 22pts Try: Capuozzo 20 Conversion: Allan 21 Penalties: Allan 7, 29, 34, 61, 74 Wales …………………………….15pts Tries: Wainwright 70, Penalty […]

Warren Gatland – We made too many mistakes

9 February 2025 0 comments

Head coach Warren Gatland said he understood people’s frustration after Wales crashed to their 14th consecutive defeat and a worst-ever world ranking of 12th, one […]

Six Nations: Heads must roll for Wales, if not today, then very soon…

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Jackson Just when the Red Dragon Brotherhood thought it couldn’t possibly get any worse, their team duly plunged through another fathom of uncharted […]

Six Nations Preview – Time for Scotland to make that leap against Ireland

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Scotland v Ireland Today. Kick-off 3pm. Murrayfield It is tempting to pitch Scotland’s clash with Ireland at Murrayfield today as the most […]

Easterby keeps faith with Prendergast at fly-half

9 February 2025 0 comments

■ By PAUL REES IRELAND have kept faith with outside-half Sam Prendergast who will make his first Test appearance outside Dublin against Scotland. The 22-year […]

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto’s ready to do battle with the British & Irish Lions

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Coach: Joe Schmidt Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has credited Northampton with resurrecting his Test career as he looks forward to a reunion with some […]

Danny Care: It would be amazing to finish with another trophy

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Danny Care still has fire in the belly to win another title with Harlequins. Care, 38, is the all-time appearance holder at […]

Jeremy Guscott: Huw Jones leads way for British & Irish Lions’ early starters

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week The opening round of the 2025 Six Nations was the first opportunity for players from Ireland, […]

U20s Six Nations: Irish on top with quickfire hat-trick from flyer Charlie Molony

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Scotland ………..15pts Tries: Watson 24, Roberts 43, Patterson 62 Ireland……………33pts Conversions: Green 2, 13, 17, 58 Tries: Molony 1, 12, 21; Corrigan […]

U20s Six Nations: George Timmins turns on the power as England’s chariot gathers pace

9 February 2025 0 comments

By James Orpin England ……………………… 27pts Tries: James 11, Penalty 23, Hanson 80+2 Conversions: Coen 11, 82 Penalties: Coen 30, 55 France………………………….10pts Try: Britz 34 […]

U20s Six Nations: Wales finally end their away day blues as Roberto Fasti fluffs his lines

9 February 2025 0 comments

By George Wellbelove Italy …………………..18pts Tries: Ducros 15, Casartelli 39 Conversion: Fasti 40 Penalties: Fasti 1, 54 Wales ………………. 20pts Tries: Bowen 24, Thomas 30, […]

Bill Sela: Afterwards, we didn’t talk – we were all drained

9 February 2025 0 comments

BILLY SELA – ENGLAND U20 & BATH TIGHTHEAD Walking onto the Rec pitch, France were staring us down so we knew we were in for […]

Freddie Steward, take a tip from the best…

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Freddie Steward was not England’s worst performer against Ireland. However, the ease with which he […]

Let us permit No.8s freedom of expression

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Chris Hewett – Thinking Allowed The great and good of World Rugby are clearly intent on turning scrum-halves into the union equivalent of goalkeepers, […]

England must keep believing

9 February 2025 0 comments

>> PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY STEVE BORTHWICK’S MEN KEEP FAILING TO GRASP THE NETTLE – AND SAYS IT IS NOTHING NEW DAVID Campese is […]

USA Rugby: The sleeping giant struggling to wake

9 February 2025 0 comments

In the US, rugby is now ready to converge with the American passion for sports to produce a major new sport – that’s what USA […]

Scotland vs Ireland – The rivalry which is a little one-sided

9 February 2025 0 comments

Rugby Matters – A weekly look at the game’s other talking points, by Brendan Gallagher The history books tell us that Ireland currently lead Scotland 71-66 […]

Young Guns – Bath Winger Charlie Griffin

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Conor McLarnon Up-and-coming Bath winger Charlie Griffin hopes to replicate the playing style of senior international Freddie Steward in a bid to establish himself […]

Six Nations: England need best players on in last 20

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Jeff Probyn – A front row view of the game An exciting time in rugby with the start of the Six Nations last week, […]

Patrice Collazo’s mission to rescue Racing 92

9 February 2025 0 comments

French Column – By James Harrington Lo! And, indeed, behold! Former Montpellier, Toulon, Brive and La Rochelle coach Patrice Collazo has parachuted in to save […]

Six Nations – Italy vs Wales Betting Preview

7 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Wales will head to Rome to take on Italy to kick off the second round of the Six Nations. It […]

Six Nations Predictions League: Round Two with Brett Igoe and The Rugby Analyst

7 February 2025 0 comments

Ahead of round two, the boys from the podcast, alongside this week’s guest, Irish analyst Brett Igoe and YouTube’s Rich Isaac (The Rugby Analyst), have […]

Maro Itoje rejected offers from French clubs to fulfil England ambitions

7 February 2025 0 comments

Maro Itoje has revealed that he turned down lucrative offers from French club rugby due to his unfulfilled ambitions with England. Itoje leads England into […]

Five key talking points as England prepare to host France in Six Nations

7 February 2025 0 comments

England host France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday with the aim of reigniting their Guinness Six Nations title bid after falling short against Ireland in […]

Fin Smith to start at fly-half for England against France

6 February 2025 0 comments

England have united Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in their starting backline for the first time as they look to reignite their Guinness Six Nations […]

U20s Six Nations: England vs France Match Preview

6 February 2025 0 comments

By Conor McLarnon England U20s look to continue their impressive start to their Six Nations campaign as they take on France tomorrow night at the […]

Reuben Morgan-Williams: The Overlooked Talent Who Deserved a Shot in Wales’ Six Nations Squad

6 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Throughout the history of Welsh rugby, many memorable scrum-halves have taken the field in the famous red jersey. Gareth Edwards, […]

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