All posts tagged "Six Nations"
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoCooney’s late strike leaves Ospreys pointless
By STEFFAN THOMAS ALLEN Clarke claims the Ospreys have lost control of their own PRO14 destiny after slipping to a poor...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoBradbury states case for French inclusion
By GARY HEATLY BLINDSIDEMagnus Bradbury put in a cracking performance after four months out to help Edinburgh keep their PRO14 play-off...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoNo World League without global season says Burger
By NEALE HARVEY SCHALK Burger predicts World Rugby’s grand plans for a Nations League will lie dead in the water unless...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWinterbottom: Cardiff effect could put end to Slam dunk
Jon Newcombe talks to England’s double Grand Slam winner Peter Winterbottom Hopeful: Peter Winterbottom Slammed: Mike Teague scores the only try...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoEngland outmuscle the world champions
By GARY FITZGERALD Let’s get physical: Ollie Lawrence charges into Julien Delbouis GLOUCESTER flanker Aaron Hinkley produced a dynamic display as...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoKelly: We must right the wrongs from French defeat
WALES forwards coach Richard Kelly has challenged his players to correct the mistakes of their French defeat against Italy today. A...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoLet’s have relegation in women’s Six Nations
CATHERINE SPENCER Like fine wine: Katy Daley-McLean gets better with age Round one of the women’s Six Nations followed expected form...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoChallenge is to improve for England says Davies
By ALEX BYWATER JONATHAN Davies vowed to continue Wales’ winning run but told his team to wise up for England as...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoFarell studies the way to deliver killer punch in style of Tom Brady
By GARY FITZGERLAD Learning curve: Owen Farrell is taking lessons from Super Bowl OWEN Farrell is using NFL legend Tom Brady...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoKids need to get a rugby ball in their hands
ONCE the nemesis of English rugby, Serge Betsen is looking to strengthen rugby at grass roots level in his adopted country...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoPicamoles pumped up for his Vunipola challenge
By GARY FITZGERALD LOUIS Picamoles is relishing the prospect of pitting his skill and strength against his counterpart Billy Vunipola. The...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoPeter Jackson column: Glory days come with a big price for Dafydd
[quote] “Glory Days. Well they’ll pass you by, Glory Days In the wink of a young girl’s eye, Glory Days, Glory...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoItaly’s Six Nations place safe despite desperate run
RELEGATION will not be introduced to the Six Nations, according to tournament chief Ben Morel, who also says there is no...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoA-Team Six Nations needs resurrecting
Getting up to speed: Dan Robson in Saxons action WITH the Six Nations just kicking off I have a question: Just...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoWhy should we bail out SANZAAR? It’s their own fault
COLIN BOAG Twitter spat: Brian Moore commentating In crisis: Warratahs’ Jed Holloway on the attack during the Super Rugby semi-final in...
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Features
/ 7 years agoA ton of trouble for England
NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE MASSIVE PHYSICAL CHALLENGE FACING EDDIE JONES’ MEN AT TWICKENHAM NEXT WEEK Land of giants: from left,...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoFalcons fancy chances but it’s a tall order
■By JON NEWCOMBE WHILE Newcastle’s focus is firmly on Premiership survival, head coach Dave Walder insists the chance to win some...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoYachvili: The players did ‘sack’ Lievremont
DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Star turn: Dimitri Yachvili kicks the conversion for France during the 2011 World Cup final PICTURE: Getty...
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Features
/ 7 years agoYOUNG GUNS
SAM MAUNDER EXETER NO.9 Family history was made earlier this season when Sam and Jack Maunder appeared in a Premiership squad...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWe’re good because of the level of scrutiny Joe Schmidt pays to preparation, says Ireland captain Best
"We know that it is preparation that wins games"
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWales announce team to take on France in Six Nations
Team news is in...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoTe’o blow increases likelihood Manu Tuilagi starts for England in Dublin
England retain 25 players for Six Nations opener against Grand Slam champions
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoI have got huge respect for the noise the Irish fans make, says Jamie George
Not long to go until the 2019 Six Nations kicks off
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoAzzurri camp desperate to break their O’Shea duck
Sergio Parisse tells STEFFAN THOMAS Italy must get a win to show progress Italy Last win: Italy beat Scotland in the...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoLes Bleues favourites in this two-horse race
CATHERINE SPENCER THE FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN Returning from Sevens: Emily Scarratt is back for England PICTURE: Getty Images In 2008, after...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoPros and cons having Premiership big guns
NEALE HARVEY gets the lowdown on an England squad bristling with talent Under 20s Big game experience: Ted Hill, left, and...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoExeter’s internationals putting Street on right path
Hat-trick: Marcus Street PROP star Marcus Street aims to bring his leadership qualities to bear after learning at the shoulder of...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoMalins staking long-term claim at Sarries
By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA FIRED-UP fly-half Max Malins knows it is time to shine and prove there is life beyond...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoCardiff’s utility man King fires reminder to Warren
By JAMES CANDY NEWS EXTRA Versatile: James King WALES’ forgotten man James King is hoping his versatility can keep him in...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoFurbank going flat out to be more like hero Ben
By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA FRESH from signing a new two-year contract, Northampton full-back George Furbank is determined to prove why...
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Features
/ 7 years agoClark could replace Daly
WASPS want to lure centre Max Clark away from Bath with Saracens looking set to confirm the signing of Elliott Daly...
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Features
/ 7 years agoGloucester battle over Polledri
GLOUCESTER are fighting to keep hold of Italian flanker Jake Polledri, below, when his contract runs out at the end of...
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Features
/ 7 years agoMoney talks loudest when it comes to club priorities
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Over the line: Saracens are England’s sole representatives in the Champions Cup...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoChampions get a scare but keep home record in tact
By BARRY O’NEILL SCARLETS had to settle for a losing bonus point at Leinster on Friday night with captain Steff Hughes...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoDead shot Thomson earns time in the sun
By ROB COLE GLASGOW match-winner Brandon Thomson is heading home to South Africa this week to try to warm-up after steering...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoCurry fired up for his Six Nations baptism
By NEALE HARVEY Physical edge: Sale Sharks flanker Tom Curry PICTURE: Getty Images Openside rivals: Jack Clifford and Ben Earl TOM...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoEdwards: Loss two years ago still hurts
SHAUN Edwards hopes Wales’ Six Nations opener with France will have none of the “shenanigans” which dominated their last trip to...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoNo fear for Piutau, Hughes worth his weight
WRECKING-BALL-Nathan Hughes will use the Six Nations to showcase exactly why Bristol were prepared to make him one of the highest...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoJackson column: All-change Wales aim for Six Nations-RWC double
Nobody has won the Six Nations-Rugby World Cup double since England in 2003
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoHenry Slade on the battle for England’s 13 shirt
Slade faces competition from Manu Tuilagi and Elliot Daly for the starting slot at outside centre
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSix reasons you’ll want to be at Twickenham for the Six Nations 2019
It’s unmissable – The oldest rugby tournament in the world, the Guinness Six Nations sees Europe’s top rugby nations compete in...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoOwen Farrell fitness boost for England ahead of Six Nations opener
England fly-half confident of winning race to be fit for showdown with Ireland
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoTadhg Beirne to miss Six Nations matches for Ireland with knee injury
The Munster lock has been ruled out of the England clash and will also miss Ireland's game against Scotland
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSee a swagman, grab him by his billabongs – he’s a spy!
READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK NICK CAIN THE idea of Eddie Jones perched high up on the balcony of a...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 years agoSharks cut loose to confirm title credentials
■ By ROSS HEPPENSTALL FIVE-STAR Sale smashed Perpignan to pieces to confirm a home quarter-final and encourage hopes of going all...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoAll-change Wales aim for 6 Nations RWC double
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON When Wales open the Six Nations in Paris on Friday week, their team...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoIt’s coming of age time for late bloomer Slade
By NEALE HARVEY All rounder: Henry Slade scores Exeter’s fifth try during the Champions Cup match against Castres PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoTurnbull: I can be an asset at World Cup
JOSH Turnbull’s last Six Nations appearance came in 2011, but now the Cardiff Blues forward believes he’s found the key to...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoLooks like Eddie is going straight down the middle
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Power runners: Joe Cokanasiga can open up space like the great Jonah...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoGeorge insists Irish bear pit holds no fear for England
By NEALE HARVEY Maturing: Jamie George leads the charge against Japan in November PICTURES: Getty Images Back up: Luke Cowan-Dickie and...
International Rugby
Will Genia backs the Henry Pollock hype but feels England need to be more fluid
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