SPORTS PEOPLE often talk about the ‘control-ables’ – the things you can have an impact on. In modern rugby that means striving for a high tackle count, carry rate or…
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Scotland: Five things we learned v Ireland
AS INSIPID as an intro about Groundhog Day would be it, is cruelly apt that the famous holiday of fell on the same day as Scotland plodded into Dublin. In…
Ireland: Five things we learned v Scotland
For the first time in a long time, players are not going to be guaranteed their position in the starting XV or matchday squad. Understandably the likes of Paul O’Connell…
Six Nations: Bet you never saw this!
All the best unseen snaps from Six Nations round 1
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
Saints and Sinners: a round-up of the best and worst of the weekend's rugby action, from the Six Nations and the LV=Cup
England: Five things we learned v France
Heart-breaking, gut-wrenching. Gael Fickou’s score that won Le Crunch for France on Saturday evening was a bitter body blow for Stuart Lancaster and his side. Leading 24-19 deep into the…
Wales: Five things we learned v Italy
Wales secured their opening win of the 2014 Six Nations with a 23-15 win over Italy. For Wales, this was an uncomfortably competitive fixture, with Italy deservedly gaining near parity…
Six Nations: Ireland 28 – 6 Scotland
by Katie Field, at the Aviva Stadium The match in 30 seconds Ireland opened their RBS Six Nations campaign with a convincing win over Scotland, leading from the 22nd minute…
Six Nations: France 26-24 England
All you need to know about France's opening win over England
Six Nations: Wales 23-15 Italy
Wales had just enough to see off Italy at 23-15