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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 […]

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 […]

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: 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, […]

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, […]

Seven-try Bristol Bears keep Chiefs quiet behind Ilona Maher double

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Stewart McCullough Bristol …………… 45pts Tries: Bevan 7, Maher 23 48, Atkin-Davies 29, 40, 54; Ward 67 Exeter …………….17pts Conversions: Bevan 7; Reed 29, […]

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 […]

Title-chasers Richmond look to make strength in numbers count

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Conor McLarnon Richmond prop Theo Bevacqua is only in his first season at the club and has already played a vital part in their […]

If I see players smile, I’m happy

9 February 2025 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to former Wales flanker Lyn Jones, below, head coach of the Netherlands What was your playing background and how […]

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, […]

Tiatia to stay at Dragons

9 February 2025 0 comments

FILO Tiatia will continue as the Dragons’ head coach next season. Tiatia, a twice capped All Black, arrived at Rodney Parade on a three-year deal […]

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 […]

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, […]

PODCAST (S4, E21): Six Nations opening round reaction + blockbuster R2 preview with Brett Igoe

4 February 2025 0 comments

Three home wins marked the start of the 2025 Six Nations as France thrashed Wales, Scotland conquered Italy and Ireland saw off England. So much […]

Wales hope to have Aaron Wainwright available for Six Nations clash with Italy

4 February 2025 0 comments

Wales are hopeful that back-row forward Aaron Wainwright could be fit for their crunch Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy despite suffering a nasty facial […]

England’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations

4 February 2025 0 comments

Cadan Murley has been ruled out of England’s clash with France on Saturday with a foot problem that could rule him out of the remainder […]

Antoine Dupont is human – Tommy Freeman confident England can stop France star

4 February 2025 0 comments

Tommy Freeman insists England are confident of containing France’s scrum-half genius Antoine Dupont in Saturday’s Allianz Stadium showdown. Dupont underlined his creative brilliance in Friday’s […]

Gareth Thomas – A Dark Horse for the British & Irish Lions?

3 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports There is a lot of excitement whenever the Six Nations rolls around, but when it’s a Lions year, the intrigue […]

Six Nations: Biggest stock risers and fallers

3 February 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott A topsy-turvy start to the 2025 Six Nations led to some surprising stars announcing themselves on the biggest stage, with some disappointing performances from traditional […]

Six Nations: Five changes England need to make next weekend against France

3 February 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott After a good performance in the first half, England faltered against Ireland and succumbed to a comfortable defeat, despite the late flourish to earn […]

Six Nations Team of the Week: France run riot against Wales

3 February 2025 0 comments

While the opening weekend of Six Nations action was not entirely surprising in terms of results, with all three favourites winning, the nature in which they got […]

Relief as new owners take charge at Cornish Pirates

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Dan Hiscocks and his Cornish Pirates teammates shared a sigh of relief when news broke this week that their club had been […]

Brotherly advice is a big help for Tom Willis

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Tom Willis felt an outsider the first time he pitched up in England camp but now the Saracens No.8 has got his […]

Once again, England blow their chances

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees England continue to find ways to lose. As in their previous six Tests against tier-one opposition, they led at one point in […]

Huw Jones puts Scotland in cruise control to get opening Six Nations win

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Bryn Palmer Scotland’s Six Nations campaign is up and running. Five tries, three of them to prolific centre Huw Jones, and a bonus-point victory […]

Six Nations: Wales find reasons to hope but it’s a walk in the park for France

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher France………………………….. 43pts Tries: Attissogbe 18, 33; Bielle-Biarrey 23, 41; Marchand 55, Gailleton 68, Alldritt 78 Conversions: Ramos 19, 24, 34, 42 Wales […]

Wales must face up to Italy challenge – Warren Gatland

2 February 2025 0 comments

Head coach Warren Gatland says Wales must front up in Rome on Saturday after crashing to a record Six Nations loss against France – the […]

In Rome, Warren Gatland will face his day of destiny

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Jackson The last time Wales were reduced to a state of such pointless poignancy, they sacked their head coach. Once France had finished […]

Jeremy Guscott – France have a Grand Slam look about them

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week The 2025 Six Nations will tell us whether France are fully over their disappointing quarter-final exit […]

U20s Six Nations: France run nine tries past overpowered Welsh lads

2 February 2025 0 comments

By James Harrington France…………….63pts Tries: Akrab 3, 40; Pacome 27, Mousques 50, 56; Brau Boirie 54, Taccola 71, Llaveria 77, Jabea Njocke 80 Conversions: Jurd […]

Stop giving No.9s so much protection

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Welcome to the 2025 Six Nations, and, unfortunately, a new abomination of a law trial […]

Harry Beddall: Tommy Reffell is my inspiration

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Wales U20 captain Harry Beddall has revealed how he is taking inspiration from Test star Tommy Reffell. Beddall plays in the same […]

Money or eyeballs? Once again, that’s the big question

2 February 2025 0 comments

Paul Rees looks at the pressures on the Six Nations to balance reach and revenue Is this the last year when the Six Nations is […]

Six Nations needs to be free-to-air

2 February 2025 0 comments

Blockbuster: France took on Wales in Friday night’s Six Nations kick-off THE Six Nations simply must be on terrestrial television for the survival of the […]

The best Six Nations? Here are my top three

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Chris Hewett – Thinking Allowed The turn of the century was as notable for the things that failed to happen as it was for […]

Krissy Scurfield swings it for Loughborough Lightning

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Stewart McCullogh Bristol …………….22pts Tries: Bevan 33, David 40, Atkin-Davies 73, Bonner 76 Conversion: Bevan 33 Loughborough .. 31pts Tries: Scurfield 25, 43; Treder […]

Six Nations: Thrilling three-horse race to beat them all

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know Ten years after the most nerve-wracking climax to any Six Nations, precious few of the […]

Brown was right, that 1964 title should have been Scotland’s

2 February 2025 0 comments

MENTION of the late Peter Brown the other week following his passing reminded me of a small niggling grievance he never failed to mention in […]

Harlequins are looking to get back to basics in the PWR

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Dan Robertshaw Harlequins are aiming for a top-two finish in the PWR having bounced back from last season’s disappointing seventh-place finish with an all-action […]

Rugby was a passport to travel the world

2 February 2025 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY MY KENT BRAY THE FORMER HARLEQUINS, QUEENSLAND AND NSW FLY-HALF/FULL-BACK I GREW up in Queensland Country, in a small town called Rockhampton, […]

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