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England 16-15 Scotland: Fin Smith has diamonds on the soles of his shoes

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain at Twickenham England …………………………16pts Try: Freeman 9 Conversion: M Smith 9 Penalties: M Smith 56, 67; F Smith 70 Scotland ……………………….15pts Tries: […]

Six Nations: Triple top for Ireland, new hope for Wales

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Wales ……………………………. 18pts Tries: Rogers 43, Morgan 43 Conversion: Anscombe 44 Penalties: Anscombe 23, 35 Ireland…………………………. 27pts Tries: Conan 7, Osborne 55 […]

Never can a team have lost and won so much than Wales

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Jackson For more than 60 glorious minutes, the man they call ‘Jockey’ watched his no-hopers dare to cause an upset every bit as […]

Italy vs France Preview: Callum Braley urges Italy to take the bold route

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Match Preview – Italy v France Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stadio Olimpico Former Italy scrum-half Callum Braley has urged the Azzurri to be […]

Thomas Ramos at 10 for new-look France

23 February 2025 0 comments

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made changes to his team following their 26-25 defeat by England last time out. Fly-half Matthieu Jalibert and wing […]

Ryan Lamb’s backing pair of 10s to be England aces

23 February 2025 0 comments

Jon Newcombe talks to the Plymouth coach who says Fin and Marcus Smith will be in charge for the next two World Cups Ryan Lamb […]

Jeremy Guscott – French stars need to get on the same page

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken & Unmissable every week… How will France respond in Rome after losing to England? I don’t believe that French supporters […]

U20s Six Nations: Kepu Tuipulotu leads the charge as England blow away limp Scotland

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Ethan Bents England ……………………… 57pts Tries: Ridl 5, Tuipulotu 12, 37; James 29, Raymont 32, Burrow 43, Pearson 54, Bracken 58, Hall 77 Conversions: […]

U20s Six Nations: Ireland have the power but Wales take the glory in surprise triumph

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Wales ………………. 20pts Tries: Penalty 4, Emanuel 15 Conversion: Wilde 16 Penalties: Wilde 50, Ford 80 Ireland………………12pts Tries: Walker 27, Smyth 40 […]

This brotherhood of mates is what keeps us together – England U20s Centre Angus Hall

23 February 2025 0 comments

That was an awesome performance from the boys. We were talking all week about putting in an 80-minute display and I definitely felt we did […]

Kieran Hardy is getting back to his best

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas After going through a challenging spell in his career, Kieran Hardy is now enjoying his rugby again and playing with a smile […]

Ethan Roots has been our rock at Exeter Chiefs, says Ricky Pellow

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs flanker Ethan Roots has used the setback of missing out on England selection into a powerful motivator, driving both his […]

Simon Easterby: I’ve had no contact with Wales

23 February 2025 0 comments

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby says he has had no contact from the WRU about replacing Warren Gatland as head coach. While Matt Sherratt has […]

Dream Team – Alun Walker

23 February 2025 0 comments

ALUN WALKER, THE CHINNOR AND FORMER EDINBURGH, NOTTINGHAM, EALING & NEWCASTLE HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Brett Wilkinson – […]

After delivering one miracle, a second proved impossible for Warren Gatland

23 February 2025 0 comments

Paul Rees says Gatland should be remembered for his remarkable achievements, not his second-term failings Timing is everything in sport, on and off the field. […]

Two may be better than one for Wales

23 February 2025 0 comments

MICHAEL Cheika has been around more blocks than most on the global coaching merry-go-round: Dublin (Leinster), Paris (Stade Francais), London (Harlequins), Japan (Green Rockets), Sydney […]

Ireland or nobody: Tadhg Beirne goes over for his country

23 February 2025 0 comments

To Ireland, via Llandovery PICTURE: Getty Images TADHG Beirne’s road to redemption from Leinster reject to Ireland superstar began at a club nicknamed The Drovers […]

My Life in Rugby – Mike Hamlin

23 February 2025 1 comment

MIKE HAMLIN THE FORMER GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, SOUTH WEST AND ENGLAND B FLY-HALF I was born in Gloucester and grew up in Coney Hill, only a […]

Davies back to put fire into Coventry

23 February 2025 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK FOLLOWING a lengthy spell on the sidelines, Steff Davies hopes to return at the tail end of this campaign with a bang. […]

Sun shines on the south for finals day

23 February 2025 0 comments

Roundup FINALS day was underscored by southern dominance, with champions Northampton Saints the only northern team to win their match. It reflects a problematic trend, […]

Steelmen move back up to the top

23 February 2025 0 comments

Super Rygbi EBBW Vale moved back to the top of the table as they successfully defended the ‘Challenger Shield’ for a fourth time at Eugene […]

Six Nations best matchups of the weekend: Calcutta Cup fly-half clash crucial for Lions chances

22 February 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott After fallow week, the Six Nations is back with a bang. Some eye-watering games are scheduled to take place over the weekend, with Matt […]

The Blueprint for Wales: What Italy’s Six Nations Rise Can Teach Welsh Rugby

20 February 2025 0 comments

By Will Hartshorn – @RugbyCollective Grand slams, unbeaten streaks, number one world rankings. All things not unfamiliar to Welsh Rugby, however, seeming further and further […]

Ross Byrne’s Gloucester move: a new chapter for him, but what lies ahead for Gareth Anscombe?

20 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Leinster and Irish rugby could be saying that about Ross Byrne, […]

Most Thrilling Late-Late Shows in Six Nations History

18 February 2025 0 comments

England’s stunning late victory against France in the second round of the 2025 Six Nations will go down in history as perhaps one of their […]

Matt Sherratt backed to give Wales a boost

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Matt Sherratt has the coaching powers to help remove some of the doom and gloom hanging over Welsh rugby says Harlequins boss […]

Premiership Cup: Alex Dombrandt grabs chance to make his case for England

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ……………………29pts Tries: Hammond 10, Lewies 23, Dombrandt 31, Green 54 Conversions: Halfpenny 23, 32, 54 Penalty: J Evans 74 Saracens ……………………… […]

Blow for Exeter Chiefs as Rusi Tuima faces two months out

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs have been dealt an untimely blow with the news that powerhouse forward Rusi Tuima could be sidelined for up to […]

Goggleboxers must not lose sight of reality

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Chris Hewett – Thinking Allowed There was an overpowering whiff of something significant in the air as the 1984 John Player Cup final – […]

Cardiff go close but Connacht snatch it

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Connacht ……….. 24pts Tries: Murphy 7, Hurley-Langton 17, Heffernan 48, Tierney-Martin 76 Conversions: Ioane 8, 18 Cardiff …………….. 19pts Tries: Lee-Lo 53, […]

Gavin Coombes gives Munster the edge over Scarlets

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Sam Jackson Munster …………29pts Tries: McCarthy 21, Coombes 45, 64, Kendellen 52, Farrell 80 Conversions: Burns 22, 53 Scarlets ………….. 8pts Try: Page 57 […]

Dragons without their big names

16 February 2025 0 comments

Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Dragons v Glasgow Today. 2pm DRAGONS’ injury crisis continues as the league’s bottom side go into today’s meeting with champions Glasgow […]

Six Nations: Warren Gatland broken by assembly line failure

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know February 11, 2025 will go down in Six Nations history as the day the Welsh […]

Come in No.10! – Jarrod Evans, ninth time the charm?

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain Should Marcus Smith’s understudy at Harlequins find himself back on Six Nations duty this weekend at long last, the turnover of those […]

PWR: Christiana Balogun lifts Bristol Bears to new heights

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Stewart McCullogh Harlequins …… 10 Bristol …………..19 Bristol are still in the play-off conversation with following this impressive victory at The Stoop. The Bears […]

Six Nations sides singin’ in the rain – and I’m loving it

16 February 2025 0 comments

Rugby Matters – A weekly look at the game’s other talking points, by Brendan Gallagher It was raining all over Europe last weekend, large parts […]

Two X-Factor players, one goal

16 February 2025 0 comments

PAUL REES SAYS ENGLAND’S NO.10 JERSEY WILL BE FIN SMITH’S FOR SOME TIME BUT MARCUS STILL HAS KEY ROLE TO PLAY IT WAS hard not […]

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 […]

Noon calls for flexibility at 10

16 February 2025 0 comments

■ By CAMERON STEPHENS Duo: Fin and Marcus Smith and, inset, Jamie Noon PICTURE: Getty Images FORMER England centre Jamie Noon believes England need to […]

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 […]

PODCAST (S4, E22): Warren Gatland goes and England sink France with Jamie Noon

11 February 2025 0 comments

A weekend full of statement wins and in the aftermath, a mid-tournament coaching departure. Join the guys to review how England got the job done […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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