As his England side prepared to take on Steve Hansen’s men in the autumn of 2013, with a three-Test summer tour of New Zealand on the horizon, Stuart Lancaster stressed…
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Flair is back but France are undone by familiar failings
France are once more playing with flair, and the nation is happy. Following Saturday’s thrilling clash with Australia, Midi Olympique talked of “promise for the future” and L’Equipe praised their…
Scotland 19-16 Argentina: Five things we learnt
By Rory Baldwin It was vintage Argentina, but not the post-Henry Argentina we love It wasn’t quite the stodge seen in their match against Wales, but Argentina – or the…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Eddie Jones The England boss has guided his team to 11 straight wins in his first year in charge, but it is not just that success on…
England 58-15 Fiji: Talking points from the game
By Alex Shaw Another game down, another win added to the streak. Yes, England collected their 12th consecutive victory on Saturday – their 11th under Eddie Jones – when they…
Wales 33-30 Japan: Five talking points
A review of Wales' last-gasp victory over Japan in Cardiff
What’s it like to coach Fiji? John McKee on the impossible job
Fiji have been in town this week, staying in Teddington, and the coaching staff have been bombarded with the same questions they get lobbed every time the team visits the…
England v Fiji: Alex Goode gets the stage his talent deserves
Some players never win the haul of caps befitting their talent. John Hall, the irrepressible Bath flanker, accrued only 20 caps across a ten-year Test career and James Simpson-Daniel,…
Analysis: Mapping the involvements of Jonny Gray and Alun Wyn Jones
As hypothetical selections swirl around the internet and coach Warren Gatland is rolled out by sponsors to deliver soundbites, one thing about next summer’s British and Irish Lions tour to New…
Five things we learnt from France’s win over Samoa
France won big against Samoa but do they need to up their game against Australia this week?