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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, […]

Wales job for Lynn

2 February 2025 0 comments

GLOUCESTER-Hartpury head coach Sean Lynn said it was a “really tough” decision to leave the club, after being announced as Wales’ new head coach last […]

King gives RGC edge on Cardiff

2 February 2025 0 comments

Super Rygbi Cup round-up ■ By CARL FIELD RGC made it two wins from two in Pool A of the Super Rygbi Cymru Cup as […]

Dark clouds hanging over selection of duo

2 February 2025 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN EVERY member of a France team must contribute to preserving an exemplary image,” reads the opening paragraph of the FFR’s hastily […]

Morse to focus on senior game

2 February 2025 0 comments

■By SIMON THOMAS WHEN the Wales U20s squad for the Six Nations was announced, one notable omission was the name Morgan Morse. He’s one of […]

Six Nations – Scotland vs Italy Betting Preview

31 January 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Scotland will kickstart their Six Nations campaign by welcoming Italy to Murrayfield. Gregor Townsend’s squad will be dark horses heading […]

Six Nations Predictions League: Round One with Jeremy Guscott and The Rugby Analyst

31 January 2025 0 comments

Ahead of the 2025 Six Nations opener in Paris tonight the boys from the podcast, alongside this week’s guests, England legend Jeremy Guscott and YouTube’s […]

Six Nations – France vs Wales Betting Preview

30 January 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Wales will head to the French capital under the Friday night lights to take on a potent French side. Warren […]

PODCAST: (S4, E20) – Six Nations Championship Preview with Jeremy Guscott and the Rugby Analyst

29 January 2025 0 comments

Here. We. Go. The Six Nations is just two sleeps away and we can’t wait! Join host Ollie Little and a special panel of Rugby […]

Max Llewellyn’s Omission Gives Owen Watkin the Chance to Cement His Place in Wales’ No. 13 Shirt this Six Nations

28 January 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports I’ll grow to know the road to home in places far away.” Lucky Enough by Zach Bryan was pulsating through my headphones […]

2025 Six Nations Predictions: Can Ireland make it three in a row?

28 January 2025 0 comments

The rugby world will have its eyes glued to the northern hemisphere from the start of February to the middle of March, as the Six Nations is […]

Six Nations: One player to watch for each team

27 January 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Every year, the Six Nations conjures up some surprises, either from results or individual players. Going into the tournament, fans have an idea of […]

Six Nations 2025: Where to watch, full fixture list and final squads

27 January 2025 0 comments

Where to watch the Six Nations in the UK In the UK, the Six Nations remains free to air, although that looks like it may not be the case in […]

Fears that BBC will lose Six Nations

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Peter Jackson Fears are growing within the BBC that this year’s Six Nations will bring an end to their historic televising of the world’s […]

Rob Howley stays with Wales but no room for Alex King

26 January 2025 0 comments

Rob Howley will resume his role of Wales attack coach in the Six Nations with Alex King taking no part. King, 50, was appointed by […]

Fin Baxter’s ready to take on the best during Six Nations

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Fin Baxter was one of the players of last season, a prop dubbed the baby-faced assassin who at the tender age of […]

Jeremy Guscott – If England finish third in the Six Nations, that would be a result

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott Where do England sit heading into this Six Nations? Scotland Going into the 2025 tournament they are behind a Scotland side which […]

‘Wow,’ I thought, ‘This kid has got something’ – David Ross on Ellis Mee

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Ellis Mee’s rise to international rugby has been a remarkably rapid one, but it’s come as no great surprise to a man […]

Leicester Tigers swamped by Gloucester revival

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Flying in: Santi Carreras scores Gloucester’s second try PICTURES: Alamy & Getty Images Gloucester moved to third in the table with a […]

Six of the best who deserved a chance during the Six Nations

26 January 2025 0 comments

Thinking Allowed by Chris Hewett A great rugby coach is rarer than radium, as England have discovered in recent decades. Precious few people are blessed […]

Justin Tipuric rolls back years as Ospreys cruise home

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Roger Panting Justin Tipuric rolled back the years to celebrate a rare outing as captain with a man-of-the-match performance as Ospreys produced their best […]

Tom Bowen stars for Cardiff but Sharks seal the deal

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt hailed teenager Tom Bowen as a player with an exciting future after the 19-year-old winger scored two tries […]

Trailfinders keep Bristol Bears at bay – just

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Stewart McCullough Trailfinders delivered a statement victory over play-off-chasing Bristol, running in seven tries. Bears thought they had stolen victory at the death with […]

Muddy waters getting muddier

26 January 2025 0 comments

The baffling case of Samu Kerevi’s 20-minute red card during Australia’s romp in Cardiff two months ago provides a stark insight into rugby’s capacity for […]

Damian Penaud in the mood to break his ducks for France

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know Flying high: Damian Penaud scoring for France against Ireland during last year’s Six Nations PICTURE: […]

Roma Zheng shows his class to lead London Scottish home in style

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Tom Johnson London Scottish showed their power and determination with an impressive attacking display to ease to victory at the Richmond Athletic Ground. It […]

France Six Nations Preview – Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack to take centre stage

26 January 2025 0 comments

Six Nations 2025 James Harrington says it is time for Fabien Galthie to prove all his changes have been worth it France head coach Fabien […]

Ireland Six Nations Preview – Jack Crowley is the man to call the shots at 10

26 January 2025 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher puts the case for the Munster fly-half to get the nod ahead of Sam Prendergast David Humphreys or Ronan O’Gara? Ronan O’Gara or […]

Scotland Six Nations Preview – Time for Finn Russell & Co to throw away the L-plates

26 January 2025 0 comments

Paul Rees looks at the problems Gregor Townsend is facing to make sure his side fire on all cylinders Everyone has a plan until they […]

Wales Six Nations Preview – Warren Gatland will be hoping history can repeat itself

26 January 2025 0 comments

Paul Rees reports on a team desperate to turn things right around after last year’s wooden spoon Warren Gatland was gungho at the Six Nations […]

Italy Six Nations Preview – Ange Capuozzo must make most of forward power

26 January 2025 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher predicts another good championship after two wins and a draw last time out Can Italy build on their best-ever Six Nations season in […]

Logan’s U-turn gives Murray more options

26 January 2025 0 comments

SCOTLAND NORTHAMPTON back row Reuben Logan has opted for Scotland over England or Wales and is set to play an integral role for Kenny Murray’s […]

England U20s Six Nations Preview: Mark Mapletoft is keen to build for the future in defence of title

26 January 2025 0 comments

Mark Mapletoft says his group have put their groundbreaking 2024 behind them, operating with a clean slate going into their Six Nations title defence. England […]

Wales U20s Six Nations Preview: Richard Whiffin turns to Harry Beddall to lead from front

26 January 2025 0 comments

Leicester flanker Harry Beddall leads Richard Wiffin’s new-look Wales squad. The 20-year-old, who represented Wales in the Six Nations and World Cup last year, made […]

Gyamfi-Opoku will add power to Azzurrini at 8

26 January 2025 0 comments

ITALY HEAD coach Roberto Santamaria has named a 36-man squad which includes Bath academy player Enoch Gyamfi-Opoku. Gyamfi-Opoku is a product of Bath University and […]

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