“The World Cup starts today!” declared Philippe Saint-Andre the day after France had suffered a 20-point stuffing by England. Never before had France shipped 50 points to the English, and…
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Six Nations: Five things we’ve learnt – Ireland
After quite possibly the most exciting day of Six Nations Rugby EVER (hyperbole is allowed after a day like that) and certainly the most madcap, Ireland ended it top of…
Saints and Sinners: the weekend’s talking points
The Saints Europe’s finest Stand up and take a bow all the players who threw caution to the wind in the final round of RBS Six Nations matches and served…
Six Nations: Team of the tournament
Any Six Nations team is bound to be contentious, so with the hide of a rhino, I’ve picked the best team in the tournament. So without further ado, here it…
Six Nations: Five things Wales learnt against Italy
The finest handling display under Gatland During the second half in Rome I was half expecting Doc Emmett Brown to scorch across the Olimpico Stadium’s turf in a DeLorean. For…
Six Nations player analysis: Billy Vunipola, England
Something rather extraordinary happened at the end of England‘s post-match press conference at Twickenham on Saturday following a bittersweet 55-35 battering of France that showcased some stunning attacking rugby but ultimately meant…
Six Nations 2015: The final round
A rundown of the drama on the last day of the championship
Harry Westlake interviews England stars
Harry Westlake may only be six years old but it would appear that he already has a career to rival even the most ambitious of celebrity. ‘Hazza’, as he likes…
Six Nations: England in pole position as title race goes down to the wire
You’re a cricket captain and you win the toss. The pitch and conditions are neutral, so do you bat first and set a target – or back yourself to chase…
Six Nations: Vern Cotter and Joe Schmidt are Friends Reunited
It will be a case of fingers and toes at the ready on Saturday, as everyone tries to calculate the points-difference totals of England, Wales and Ireland to determine who…