It’s tempting to splurge on hyperbole. On Sunday, England accomplished a revenge mission and drove away the demons that have haunted them over the past 12 months. Some facets of…
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Ireland: Five things we learned v Italy
Claire Glancy analyses Ireland's performance against Italy in their Round 4 Six Nations clash
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
By Katie Field The Saints Brilliant BOD Only one man could head up the Saints list this week – the irrepressible Brian O’Driscoll, who became the world’s most-capped Test player…
England v Wales: 5 Things we’ve learned
Wales lost by 29-18 against England in a performance that will frustrate the players and the coaching staff as much as it will the Welsh supporters. As a result Wales…
Six Nations: England 29-18 Wales
England 29-18 Wales The match in 30 seconds England avenged their heavy defeat in Cardiff last year with a comprehensive win over a faltering Wales, winning a Triple Crown in…
Six Nations: Ireland 46-7 Italy
By Katie Field The match in 30 seconds Ireland will surely be crowned RBS Six Nations champions next weekend if they win in Paris, after running in seven tries to…
Rugby World trains with England
Our (Scottish) writer recently headed down to Twickenham in order to take part in a full England training session, hoisting up kicks for Marland Yarde, running cuts with Alex Goode…
England v Wales: Five key areas
Two teams intent on making history meet at Twickenham on Sunday. A win will see England secure a first Triple Crown since 2003 – an embarrassingly long wait. Conversely, Wales…
Six Nations: Saint-Andre shuffles the pack
JUST WHEN you thought Philippe Saint-Andre’s (PSA) selections couldn’t get any stranger, the France coach goes and proves us all wrong. In announcing his starting XV for the trip to…
Six Nations: The Beleaguered Coaches Club
Whatever is said in haste before Saturday – whatever defensive line is thrown out or snarling reply comes back – it is only because both Scotland’s and France’s head coaches…