The Saints The ultimate long shot When you are trailing 23-0 at half-time, away from home in France, no one gives you much hope of turning a game around. Ulster…
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Can Matt Symons complete his incredible journey?
Not the least of Graham Rowntree’s achievements during his time with England was a chat he had in New Zealand during England’s 2014 summer tour. It was there that he…
Saracens’ unblemished start gives England pause for thought
By Adam Hathaway When Richard Cockerill walked into the press room at Allianz Park on Saturday he jokingly asked the reporters if he could do his press duties standing up…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Back among the tries Alex Cuthbert had a lean time in 2015, struggling for form in a Wales jersey and looking like his confidence had disappeared. But there…
Analysis: Clifford, Kvesic, Robshaw and Wallace state England cases
Ten 10 tries and 78 points punctuated a harum-scarum encounter at Twickenham on Sunday, but Eddie Jones will have remained rather detached from the excitement. Rather than revelling in a truly intoxicating game…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints American dream Not so long ago, the idea of USA Sevens beating New Zealand in an HSBC World Series tournament would have seemed laughable, but at the Dubai…
Analysis: Will Chudley, the underrated heartbeat of Exeter Chiefs
In April, Exeter Chiefs and Wasps met on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Coventry and played out a topsy-turvy encounter that was won at the death by a stunning Joe…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints History boys Connacht beat Munster at Thomond Park for the first time since 1986 and retained their place at the top of the Guinness Pro12 after the 18-12…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Boot-iful work Elliot Daly reminded everyone what a fine player he is with a display of terrific goal-kicking and some decent contributions in open play too, as Wasps…
Sam Burgess leaves union fans wondering what might have been
Remember, remember the 5th of November. Lancaster, Burgess and flop? Okay, I’m being glib, but I feel for Sam Burgess. He didn’t ask to become the most-hyped league convert in…