Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of April 1 to 3

There was plenty of club action to sink your teeth into this weekend as every top league in world rugby was in full swing. Saracens and the Chiefs lead the Premiership and Super Rugby tables, respectively, and it was those two sides who looked most impressive. In France, Clermont ground out a win away to Toulon to stay top of the Top 14, and Leinster were on the right end of a dour win over Irish rivals... 

Grading Eddie Jones on His First 4 Months in Charge of England

They say first impressions count for a lot. If that’s true, Eddie Jones has introduced himself as the new messiah of English rugby in the best possible way. To misquote Renee Zellweger, the Rugby Football Union seemed to have had their man at “Hello.” As soon as Stuart Lancaster made for the Twickenham exit, the man who had guided Japan to their historic win over South Africa was... 

3 Players Who Will Not Feature for Ireland in 2017 6 Nations

Ireland ended the 2016 Six Nations deposed as champions but with much to look forward to. Given the depth of their injury problems going into the tournament, they can reflect on a draw with Wales and one-point defeat to France as games that could have gone in their favour on another day. Their loss at Twickenham was to an England side very much on the up, and there were several names to emerge thanks... 

RBS 6 Nations 2016: Best XV from Matchday 4

The silverware for this season’s RBS Six Nations is settled. England beat Wales to claim the Triple Crown, then enjoyed their Sunday roast as Scotland overcame France to confirm that the Red Rose brigade will take the tournament title as well. Ireland may have lost their crown, but they salvaged pride with a dominant performance over Italy, while Scotland’s win over France makes for a mouthwatering... 

Scotland vs. France: Winners and Losers from 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

Scotland recorded their first win over France in a decade with a pulsating 29-18 win at Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Scotland. Having lost nine consecutive games in the competition, they have now won their last two, with this performance showing a dynamism and pace that will have pleased coach Vern Cotter. Tries from Stuart Hogg, Duncan Taylor and Tim Visser did the damage. France showed glimpses of quality... 

Scotland vs. France: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

In the 2016 RBS Six Nations, France travel to Murrayfield on Sunday to take on a resurgent home side who ended their nine-game losing run in the competition two weeks ago. The Scots are scenting blood a decade on from their last win over Les Bleus in 2006. Here are the five key battles for this one. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

RBS 6 Nations 2016: 5 Bold Predictions for Matchday 4

This coming weekend promises to be the decisive one in terms of where the 2016 RBS Six Nations title will end up. England host Wales in a clash between the only two unbeaten sides in the competition, with the winner likely to go on to lift the trophy. Elsewhere, Scotland will look to kick on after beating Italy with a home game against a clueless-looking French outfit. And Ireland can end their winless... 

RBS 6 Nations 2016: 10 Big Questions Ahead of Final 2 Rounds of Games

The last two rounds of the 2016 RBS Six Nations are almost upon us. England are on course for the Grand Slam with Wales in their way, but there are plenty of sub-plots to unravel outside the fight for silverware. There are players yet to figure who could have a major say, coaches who have said too much already and there have been some troubling refereeing decisions, with more sure to come. Here are... 

Why the Wings Have Been Ireland’s Biggest Disappointment of RBS 6 Nations

Ireland’s crown has slipped this year. The back-to-back Six Nations champions have endured a draw and two defeats in their opening three games. It was not the rehabilitation coach Joe Schmidt had in mind following their demolition at the hands of Argentina in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final. Injuries have played a part in their current predicament. Paul O’Connell is gone, Peter O’Mahony... 

Why the Back Line Has Been Wales’ Biggest Disappointment of RBS 6 Nations

Wales are still in decent shape for the 2016 RBS Six Nations as they look ahead to their visit to Twickenham on March 12 to face England. The stadium where they blew England’s World Cup to smithereens will see them battle the only side with a 100 per cent winning record in this year’s championship. However, after a drab win over France, Wales and their supporters know they need to be better... 

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