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…
Brian O’Driscoll on who’s going to shine in the Six Nations
WITH THE early announcement of the Wales team to face England on Friday night, this year’s RBS 6 Nations has already got off to a bang! In this video, Brian…
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…
Improve your core strength
A STRONG core is essential for both backs and forwards in rugby, so make sure you dedicate enough time to it in the gym. There are all sorts of exercises…
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…
Hotshots: Cardiff centre Garyn Smith
When did you start playing rugby? I joined Pontypridd when I was nine and stayed all the way through. I played for the first team for the first time last…
Hotshots: Northampton fly-half Harry Mallinder
What’s it like living with dad Jim? It’s all right, we don’t talk much about work when we get home. We do watch a lot of rugby together though. We…