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Alun Wyn’s magnificent week on and off the field

18 February 2018 0 comments

PETER JACKSON Giving his all: Alun Wyn Jones in action against England One of the last things Alun-Wyn Jones did before heading towards Twickenham last […]

Gatland saga has taken the old hostilities to a new level

18 February 2018 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER sets the scene for next weekend’s often spikey encounter at the Aviva BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bragging rights: George North scores Wales’ first try in […]

Nathan has powerpower, what about puff?

18 February 2018 2 comments

NICK CAIN says Nathan Hughes can frighten the Scots if he has enough fitness in the tank NICK CAIN Warrior: Scotland captain John Barclay competes […]

RUGBY MATTERS

18 February 2018 0 comments

French break the mould with move to Marseilles BRENDAN GALLAGHER A new weekly look at the game’s other talking points Formidable record: France beat the […]

Owens eager to bring Gats’ ton up in style

18 February 2018 2 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Previous: Ken Owens in action against Ireland last season KEN Owens insists Wales remain in a good position to seal their first […]

Drop Italy to bring back the level playing field

18 February 2018 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Snarling: Ross Moriarty, No.6, went over the top With the Six Nations taking a break this weekend it gives the opportunity to reflect […]

Farrell is just stratospheric, a class apart from others

18 February 2018 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT Cut above: Owen Farrell slices through the Welsh defence PICTURE: Getty Images THIS Six Nations hasn’t overwhelmed us with sensational attacking play so […]

Sale Sharks twins will peak for England, says Dave Seymour

15 February 2018 0 comments

Dave Seymour announced his retirement from rugby last week and says the Sale back row is in good hands with the Curry twins

Jackson column: Wigan still leaving their mark on rugby union

15 February 2018 0 comments

Peter Jackson highlights to work of Andy Farrell and Shaun Edwards as well as other members of Wigan’s past

Guscott column: England won arm-wrestle as Wales paid for their errors

14 February 2018 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott delivers his verdict on England’s closely-fought victory over Wales at Twickenham

Eight players axed by Brunel after headline-grabbing night out in Edinburgh

13 February 2018 0 comments

Despite police ruling no crime had been committed by France players on Edinburgh night out, Brunel dishes out the punishment

England won arm-wrestle as Wales paid for their errors

11 February 2018 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE …EVERY WEEK England won this arm-wrestle of a contest by playing the conditions better than Wales, dominating territory and dictating […]

Robbed…but I still say Wales can win the title

11 February 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Impressive: Gareth Anscombe showed his versatility against Englan THE focus of Wales’ defeat to England will be on the […]

Gatland raps TMO as ‘no try’ row rages

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By GARY FITZGERALD WARREN Gatland hit out at the Twickenham TMO last night after his Welsh team were denied a crucial try during their 12-6 […]

Simmonds proves we need strong second tier

11 February 2018 2 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE vapour trail left by Sam Simmonds on his Six Nations debut in Rome was a sign […]

No laughing matter, Finn – get it right!

11 February 2018 1 comment

IT’s not going to be the game either coach, or indeed set of fans, dreamed of – but this afternoon’s ‘auld alliance’ match at Murrayfield […]

Depleted Sarries still too good for Falcons

11 February 2018 3 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Victory complete: Max Malins slides over to score Saracens’ final try PICTURES: Getty Images SARACENS are breathing down Exeter Chiefs’ necks after […]

Magnificent seven of Wigan make their mark

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PETER JACKSON Wigan won the Rugby League Challenge Cup final at Wembley for the eighth time in a row on Saturday April 29, 1995. Four […]

Kyle’s not a bad boy – he just gets emotional

11 February 2018 0 comments

KYLE Sinckler is back. Hamstring pulled in the Portugal training camp healed, ban served, the dynamic Harlequins, England and Lions tight-head is ready to take […]

Farrell in to help Ulster

11 February 2018 1 comment

IRELAND defence coach Andy Farrell is to help out at Ulster short-term after the Six Nations. Head coach Jono Gibbes needs to bolster his coaching […]

Brunel rap for putting Jalibert in harm’s way

11 February 2018 0 comments

Mega-boot: Lionel Beauxis is back at fly-half PICTURE: Getty Images It didn’t take long for the club v country rows that have dogged French rugby […]

Alun Wyn: We can bounce back against Ireland

11 February 2018 1 comment

Defiant: Alun Wyn Jones ALUN WYN Jones vowed Wales will bounce back from their Six Nations defeat to England when they travel to Dublin to […]

Gregor Townsend names Greig Laidlaw among six changes to Scotland team

8 February 2018 0 comments

Scotland head coach makes three changes to the backs and three to the forwards for clash with France

Guscott column: Jonathan Joseph must stop ambling through and get positive

7 February 2018 0 comments

‘Ben Te’o could be the Billy Vunipola in the backs’ writes former England centre Jeremy Guscott

Ben Youngs suffers suspected ligament damage

5 February 2018 0 comments

Leicester Tigers scrum-half to have a scan on Monday

Bath are in it to win it now Ewels tells competition

4 February 2018 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER CHARLIE Ewels warned Bath’s rivals his team are out for Anglo-Welsh Cup success after they booked a home semi-final with what was […]

I’ve got FIVE world class players now says Eddie

4 February 2018 0 comments

NICK CAIN TALKS TO EDDIE JONES ABOUT ENGLAND’S CHALLENGE IN ROME TODAY DAMNED if you do, damned if you don’t. That’s the hitch facing Eddie […]

YOUNG GUNS

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TOBY TRINDER NORTHAMPTON PROP As a budding young star emerging through the ranks at Ipswich RFC, versatile Toby Trinder experienced the full gamut of positions […]

France find it difficult to feel love for Altrad

4 February 2018 1 comment

DAVID BARNES Montpellier chairman Mohed Altrad, born to a Bedouin tribe in the desert, has built a global empire that turns over billions. Unfortunately for […]

Momentum will carry us to Twickenham with belief

4 February 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS Midfield maestro: Centre Hadleigh Parkes That was more like it! I’ve said for a long time that Wales have the players to take […]

Halfpenny is class on another red-letter day for Scarlets

4 February 2018 2 comments

PETER JACKSON VERDICT Marksman: Leigh Halfpenny kicks more points One day soon the scoreline will be enshrined in clubhouses all over Heart and Soul Rugby […]

Sexton sets Irish eyes smiling with one of the great drop goals

4 February 2018 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER JOHNNY Sexton broke French hearts in Paris last night with a match winning 45 metre dropped goal with the last play of […]

RUGBY MATTERS

4 February 2018 2 comments

Trailfinders are on long trek towards Premiership BRENDAN GALLAGHER A new weekly look at the game’s other talking points COULD Ealing Trailfinders be the next […]

Galloping George is ready for England

4 February 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY KEN PISI notched a fine try-double but it was his wing partner George North who will be giving England nightmares this week […]

Eddie Jones names England squad to take on Italy

2 February 2018 0 comments

Ben Te’o beats Jonathan Joseph to start at inside centre

Stockdale and Aki named in Ireland team to play France

1 February 2018 0 comments

Ireland’s last trip to Paris in the Six Nations ended in a 10-9 defeat

Jacques Brunel must turn France’s Cup aces into champs

31 January 2018 0 comments

Can the 64-year-old turn France into a team to fear? He’s certainly making changes in selection

Deano: Eddie Jones can do the Slam and win the World Cup if Farrell and Vunipola stay fit

31 January 2018 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons head coach Dean Richards talks England’s prospects in Six Nations and beyond

Jackson column: Rhys Webb has become the victim of politics

31 January 2018 0 comments

Peter Jackson suggests Rhys Webb may never play for Wales in Cardiff again given he will be 32 when his Toulon contract ends

Guscott column: Scotland can beat Wales if they play fast and error-free rugby

31 January 2018 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott pins Scotland’s hopes of victory in Cardiff on the axis of Price-Russell and dangerman Huw Jones

Six Nations spotlight – Ireland: Joe Schmidt must unleash his terrifying dogs of war

30 January 2018 0 comments

Ireland head coach spoilt by riches of big-name players and new dynamics brought to the table by young up-and-comers

Courtney Lawes has big appetite for success – Eddie Jones

30 January 2018 0 comments

Eddie Jones on the upward trend of Courtney Lawes since he took over the England job

Halfpenny’s kicking can win it for Wales, says Sir Gareth Edwards

30 January 2018 0 comments

Wales legend gives his backing to the Scarlets full-back to kick Wales to victory against Scotland

Wales name squad for Six Nations opener

30 January 2018 0 comments

Scarlets players dominate Warren Gatland’s squad for Scotland match

Trailblazer Brown aiming to hammer down on Italy

28 January 2018 0 comments

SAM PARKHOUSE talks to the England flanker who’s no stranger to international competition FRANCE Lise Arricastre, Cyrielle Banet, Camille Boudaud, Caroline Boujard, Pauline Bourdon, Patricia […]

Scotland

28 January 2018 1 comment

■Scotland get the honour of kicking of this year’s Championship, but start it with a tricky Friday-night trip to take on Wales at Colwyn Bay’s […]

France

28 January 2018 0 comments

■FRANCE are desperate to get their hands on the title again after a disappointing third-place finish last season. They improved steadily through the year to […]

Force yourselves into Eddie’s plan for Japan

28 January 2018 2 comments

NEALE HARVEY finds England head coach Steve Bates has set his lads a big challenge Under 20s Returning stars: Quins flier Gabriel Ibitoye and Saints […]

Strange gives Welsh boys licence to thrill

28 January 2018 0 comments

Round-up FRANCE were runners-up last season but must do without 19-year-old fly-half sensation Matthieu Jalibert, who was called up to the senior squad. In his […]