All posts tagged "Six Nations"
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Features
/ 5 years agoToby Flood interview – We’re all fresh and ready to go for our Premiership return at Falcons
Newcastle Falcons and ex-England fly-half Toby Flood speaks in-depth with Neale Harvey about the Championship winners' long-awaited return to the Premiership
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: Irish prudence poses more questions to the RFU
Now is the time that unions are releasing their financial accounts - Nick Cain looks at the numbers and finds disparity...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoBilly Burns in for Ireland’s Autumn Nations Cup squad
Former Gloucester fly-half Burns has been named in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad, that welcomes back Keith Earls into the fold
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Italy still left nibbling of memories of fairytale wins
Jeremy Guscott shares his view on the lack of evolution within Italy rugby after the past two decades, and the profile...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoVerdict: Ben Youngs’ story has plenty of years to run
Brendan Gallagher breaks down the nuts and bolts of England's victory over Italy, where Ben Youngs shined on cap No.100
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Women's Six Nations
/ 5 years agoScarratt leads Slam mission
■By SAM JACKSON Skipper: Emily Scarratt will captain England in Sarah Hunter’s absence ENGLAND go into battle seeking a second successive...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoIrish prudence poses RFU more questions
NICK CAIN Major contsruction: Ireland’s Aviva Stadium PICTURE: Getty Images RUGBY Union is fourth in the pecking order of popular team...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoNo-play decision smacks of defeatism
THE Friday evening before the final round of the Six Nations was an opportune moment for the RFU to bury the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSorry, world no longer revolves around Lions
COLIN BOAG Emotional attachment: Sam Warburton leads out 2017 British and Irish Lions During the week we saw just how huge...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGlasgow boosted by Scotland returnees
■By ADAM ELLIS Preview Glasgow v Leinster Monday, Kick-off 8.15pm, Scotstoun GLASGOW WARRIORS welcome back eight players released by Scotland head...
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Features
/ 5 years agoI was called a traitor for switching allegiance!
MY LIFEIN RUGBY MOURITZ BOTHA THE FORMER ENGLAND, SARACENS, NEWCASTLE, SHARKS AND BEDFORD LOCK Athletic: Mouritz Botha on the charge for...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWe’re fit, fresh and ready for the challenge of Premiership
Q&A TOBY FLOOD ON THE RECORD Battle ready: Mark Wilson will be leading the Falcons’ fight up front after a year...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAcademies boost the ‘parasitic’ Prem clubs
JEFF PROBYN Double act: Exeter chairman Tony Rowe with director of rugby Rob Baxter PICTURE: Getty Images With the last season...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoBen double as England are crowned champions
By GARY FITZGERALD BEN Youngs celebrated his century of caps with a sizzling, inspirational performance in Rome that saw England secure...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoPivac: We must win any how now
By ALEX BYWATER WAYNE Pivac and Alun Wyn Jones admitted Wales have to start winning now, beginning with their Autumn Nations...
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Six Nations
/ 5 years agoWayne’s still the man for me but this was so poor
THAT was not good enough from a Welsh rugby team. It’s now five defeats in a row for Wayne Pivac’s side...
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Six Nations
/ 5 years agoLosing Italy would help welfare for top players
JEREMY GUSCOTT Inspiration: Jake Polledri has been outstanding for Italy PICTURE: Getty Images IN many ways I feel for Italian rugby....
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoCardiff Blues prop Corey Domachowski traces family history back to great grandfather who escaped Auschwitz
The loosehead, who recently brought up 50 appearances at Blues, has gone on a journey to discover his patriarchal lineage
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Even considering the stakes, Italy game is a good chance to play Ollie Lawrence
Jeremy Guscott examines the selection options open to Eddie Jones ahead of England's Six Nations clash with Italy
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones needs tries to make up ground on Ireland in Six Nations finale
Nick Cain shines the spotlight on England's midfield being the main area requiring clear thinking in selection ahead of facing Italy
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoAbbie Ward and Marlie Packer return to Red Roses squad
England head coach Simon Middleton has named his squad to travel to Italy in search of a Women's Six Nations Grand...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHarrington column: Clubs pay heavy price for out-of-window Test
James Harrington delivers his column on all things French rugby, with Toulouse the hardest hit by international call-ups
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoBest Rugby Betting Sites for Rugby Fans
Rugby first appeared in 1830 at an English boarding school. The game gained immense popularity across the UK within a few...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoNo room for Simmonds brothers in England squad for Six Nations finale
Eddie Jones has named seven players who competed in the Premiership final in his 36-man squad
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoDupont at the double in French high five
By ALEX BYWATER France ………………….38pts Tries: Baille 13, Dupont 31, 35, Ollivon 66, Thomas 73 Conversions: Ntamack 14, 32, 36, 67,...
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Features
/ 5 years agoNew dad Corey inspired by family heritage
By ALEX BYWATER NEWS EXTRA COREY Domachowski is the form prop at Cardiff Blues, taking inspiration from his great grandfather’s remarkable...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBaabaas become part of rugby’s omnishambles
COLIN BOAG Frailties: Wallabies v All Blacks matches just keep coming The madness that plagues our game continues to deepen: after...
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Features
/ 5 years agoItaly match gives Eddie chance to play Lawrence
JEREMY GUSCOTT My pick to replace Manu Tuilagi: Ollie Lawrence of Worcester Warriors scores against London Irish PICTURE: Getty Images IT...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoEngland v Barbarians called off after RFU discover second ‘bubble’ breach
RFU chief executive speaks out on Sunday's clash at Twickenham having to be cancelled
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Features
/ 5 years agoSafety first but losing Boks is a huge blow
SOUTH Africa v New Zealand has always been the heavyweight clash in world rugby and the decision taken by the Boks...
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Features
/ 5 years agoLee’s restored Wasps sting
TOM VALE TALKS TO LEE BLACKETT, THE MAN RESPONSIBLE FOR WASPS’ DRAMATIC CHANGE IN FORTUNES Lee Blackett remembers the morning after...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRed card rules out Irish lock
IAIN Henderson will miss the remainder of Ireland’s Six Nations campaign after receiving a three-match ban for his red card against...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWRU lose over £5m
THEWRU have announced a loss of £5.3m in their annual report, which they say is a result of the Covid- 19...
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Features
/ 5 years agoTyro Italy scrum-half Varney self-isolating
GLLUCESTER’S uncapped Italy scrum-half Stephen Varney is isolating having tested positive for Covid-19. Welsh-born Varney, 19, who is asymptomatic, joined the...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoGo-ahead for six Tests but under restrictions
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Weeks of posturing, fingerpointing and metaphorical chest-beating ended with something approaching a temporary detente earlier this week,...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLos Lelos bolster coaching team for Cup run
FORMER Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys will take on a high performance consultant role with Georgia for the Autumn Nations...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMoriarty determined to put smiles back on Welsh faces
By ALEX BYWATER ROSS Moriarty has urged Wales to lift the spirits of a nation this autumn as Wayne Pivac’s side...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: Will Eddie’s big smile embrace the new caps?
Nick Cain believes England head coach Eddie Jones could have better utilised his training camp to whet the midfield options available
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNew-look Ospreys prop Nicky Smith looks to munch France
Loosehead Smith is back in the Wales squad after being dropped for the Six Nations
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoDiamond: I’m astounded Wales have snubbed WillGriff John
Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond can't understand why Wales have not picked WillGriff
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoParling: There are so many good qualities in this Wallabies pack
Wallabies forwards coach Geoff Parling discusses the most senior coaching move of his career and early impressions of Dave Rennie
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Features
/ 5 years agoWill Eddie’s big smile embrace the new caps?
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE Eddie Jones mission statement as he delivered his first, provisional, England squad...
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Features
/ 5 years agoCrucial bubble doesn’t burst before Six Nations
We’ve just seen the 2020-21 club season kick-off in Wales, Ireland and Scotland and already we are moving into international mode....
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoQueen’s Birthday Honours for rugby quartet
WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones, former skipper Gareth Thomas, ex-head coach Warren Gatland and former England captain Sue Day are among...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoSchmidt takes on new role in Dublin
NEWS EXTRA FORMER Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will start a new role next month as World Rugby’s director of rugby...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years ago6 Nations exploring all options
THE2021 Six Nations could be delayed in an attempt to ensure matches are played in front of crowds. The tournament is...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPivac calls up exciting young Bears
BRISTOL pair Callum Sheedy and Ioan Lloyd are among seven uncapped players named in Wayne Pivac’s Wales autumn squad. The duo...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoParling helps develop Wallabies’ dark side
By NEALE HARVEY Wearing the coach’s hat: Geoff Parling Right: Wallaby bolter Trevor Hosea AFTER establishing his top-flight coaching credentials with...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoCooney’s left out in the cold by Farrell
ULSTER scrum-half John Cooney has been left out of Ireland’s squad for the final two rounds of the Six Nations. Connacht’s...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSaints mates battle for Courtney’s shirt
By SAM JACKSON Chance: Alex Dombrandt will compete with Billy Vunipola for the No.8 jersey PICTURE: Getty Images ENGLAND SQUAD Forwards:...
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