NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The game-changing force of last weekend’s Six Nations tales of the unexpected cannot be exaggerated. The fourth […]
NICK CAIN NOLANN Le Garrec’s spectacular 40-metre reverse pass to Thomas Ramos just after the half-hour in France’s 45-24 win over Wales last Sunday in […]
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Message from receptionist to doctor: “We have an invisible man in the waiting room.” Doctor to receptionist: “Tell him I can’t […]
CHRIS HEWETT RUGBY’S political scene is quite lively enough when the arguments are being conducted in a sporting echo chamber. When it finds itself up […]
Women’s Six Nations team-by-team previews: England Marlie Packer leads the England side aiming to make it six titles in a row. The Saracens skipper will […]
ITALY BACK rower Elisa Isabella Locatelli, Gaia Maris, Giordano captains Alessia Pilani, Sara Seye, Francesca Sgorbini, Emanuela the Azzurre and Stecca, Sara Tounesi, Silvia will […]
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Georgia vs Portugal Today. Kick-off 8pm, Stade Jean-Bouin, Paris Eddie Jones has coached three national teams, South Africa have won two […]
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THE sainted Antoine Dupont might be on a sabbatical but France enjoyed […]
By MARK STEVENS HEAD coach Ryan Lamb believes the foundations are being laid for a bright future ahead at Plymouth Albion. The former Gloucester, London […]
MAXIME Mermoz has slammed Fabien Galthié’s coaching of France and believes the problems they have experienced in the Six Nations were taking root long before […]
As the men’s Six Nations draws to a close find action from Super Saturday and a preview of the women’s competition, getting underway next weekend, in […]
James Haskell has challenged England to prove their performance against Ireland was more than just a one-off. Victory over Grand Slam-chasing Ireland brought the feel-good […]
Maxime Mermoz has slammed Fabien Galthié’s coaching of the French national team, and believes the problems they have experienced in this season’s Six Nations were […]
Wales suffered a discouraging 24-45 loss to France on Sunday, requiring setting up a bold front for the match against Italy to avoid finishing last […]
Preview: France vs England (Saturday, 8pm) England have recalled wing Elliot Daly for their final Six Nations match against France, with Ethan Roots and Manu […]
Preview: Ireland vs Scotland (Saturday, 4:45pm) Ireland have named an unchanged team as they host Scotland looking to secure back-to-back titles for only the second time in the Six […]
Wales slumped to a 24-45 loss to France on Sunday to set up a wooden spoon decider against Italy this weekend. Despite France’s vulnerabilities, Warren […]
From ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham Jamie George last night admitted that derailing Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes was one of the greatest days of his career […]
From NICK CAIN at Twickenham England………………………… 23pts Tries: Lawrence 4, Furbank 48, Earl 60 Conversions: Smith 61 Penalties: Ford 17 Drop goals: Smith 80 Ireland…………………………. […]
BRENDAN GALLAGHER Could have beaten England. Should have beaten France, finally did the business against Scotland. Italy took the major scalp that this particular group […]
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK WALES are rebuilding, and most people accept that. There are usually ups and downs with every international team, […]
Perpignan and Montpellier are chasing the signature of England centre Manu Tuilagi. Tuilagi would join up with his nephew Posolo Tuilagi at Perpignan and represent […]