Adam Jones retires January saw Adam Jones retire from test rugby and take his place alongside the grandees of Welsh rugby. He has had a fine career, featuring 95 caps…
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Six Nations: why playing Italy first up does Ireland no favours
Should Ireland be wary of the Italian team awaiting them in Rome this weekend? Above and beyond the usual respect paid to any international opponent. The short answer is yes,…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Saxon spirit Facing an Ireland Wolfhounds team with just under 300 Test caps between them, and not to mention a smattering of Lions players, the England Saxons had…
Six Nations: Tom Wood’s memories of playing Wales in Cardiff
The England flanker looks back on a memorable Six Nations win and an infamous defeat at the Millennium Stadium
England Saxons player analysis: Maro Itoje
England Saxons player analysis: Maro Itoje “Joy and jubilation” – those were the words uttered by Maro Itoje when the England Under 20 skipper was asked to articulate his thoughts…
Samson Lee on his Wales team-mates
THE SCARLETS tighthead is one of the hottest properties in rugby, and one of the fastest-rising Test stars in Wales. He is featured in Rugby World’s Six Nations special, but…
Women’s Six Nations: Players to watch
Find out who to keep an eye out for in the women’s championship
Passion behind Stade Français Top 14 success
THESE ARE good times to be a Stade Français fan. Currently level on points with Clermont at the summit of the Top 14 table, the Parisian outfit have claimed some…
Saints and Sinners: the weekend’s talking points
The Saints Poacher turned gamekeeper Jonathan Joseph earned plenty of praise for his attacking play against Toulouse in last weekend’s European Champions Cup, but he made a decisive impact in…
Six Nations player watch: Jamie Roberts, Racing Métro and Wales
Brace yourselves, because the beginning of the Six Nations will inevitably bring a torrent of clichés. And the majority of them always seem to concern France. According to well-worn maxims,…