The dilemma of winning v progressing Despite beating Scotland by 27-23, Wales find themselves in a difficult and rather weird position. They are winning, but maybe not progressing as the…
Tournaments
12 of the best pictures from the Six Nations round two
England, France and Wales were the victors in round two of the 2016 Six Nations
RBS Six Nations: Italy 9-40 England
What’s hot and what’s not from the final round two game of the 2016 Six Nations
RBS Six Nations: France 10-9 Ireland
Ireland‘s hopes of making it three RBS Six Nations titles on the bounce look all but dead after a 71st-minute try from Maxime Medard took France to a 10-9 victory…
Three changes for England as Ben Youngs comes in to face Italy
Ben Youngs, Mako Vunipola and Courtney Lawes return to the starting line-up for England's game against Italy in Rome on Sunday
England captain Tom Mitchell: “The enjoyment of sevens drives itself”
BEING BACK is more than just a relief for England sevens captain Tom Mitchell. It also offers a series of welcome challenges for the man who endured a torrid summer,…
Has the France pack gone soft?
We look at whether France’s forwards are lacking the edge and fear factor of yesteryear
Six Nations: Salute Eddie Jones for showing the courage of his convictions
Last Thursday, two days before England were due to face Scotland at Murrayfield, Eddie Jones told us his work was done and everything from then on was up to the…
Ireland v Wales – Five Things we learnt
By Whiff of Cordite Ireland managed a draw in their opening match against Wales, and with the dust settling on the performance and result, the feeling is one of the…
HSBC Sevens World Series: Matt Burke on the Sydney Sevens
On Sydney as a location “It was a belting weekend in Sydney. The move of location has been a success. The Sevens had time in Adelaide and the Gold Coast…