Passions run high during the Six Nations. Tribalism and tradition dictate as much, which is a big part of the tournament’s intoxicating appeal. Consequently though, opinions run fast – and…
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Six Nations: Five things England learnt against Italy
Rewind two years. England have just clung on to beat Italy 18-11, surviving a late bombardment of their try-line thanks in no small part to Chris Robshaw’s superhuman defensive effort.…
Six Nations 2015: Round two
IN A NUTSHELL England 47 – 17 Italy England scored six tries in their second Six Nations game, including four in 13 second-half minutes to defeat Italy. The visitors drew…
Six Nations analysis: Scotland’s slick back-play
It may not come as consolation to Scotland fans – in fact, most fiercely nationalistic ones will probably refuse to entertain the notion – but Vern Cotter’s side can be…
Six Nations analysis: Five reasons England beat Wales
“If you look at the first ten minutes as we went 10-0 down, a lesser side would probably have crumbled. The crowd got pretty crazy at that point, but we…
Six Nations: Tom Wood’s memories of playing Wales in Cardiff
The England flanker looks back on a memorable Six Nations win and an infamous defeat at the Millennium Stadium
What’s in the new issue of Rugby World?
A full list of contents for the March 2015 edition – a Six Nations special!
Six Nations player watch: Jamie Roberts, Racing Métro and Wales
Brace yourselves, because the beginning of the Six Nations will inevitably bring a torrent of clichés. And the majority of them always seem to concern France. According to well-worn maxims,…
New-look European Champions Cup reaching new heights
SOMETIMES THE stars align and you have a perfect rugby heaven. For TV viewers this weekend’s European Champions Cup fare is pure nectar, with BT Sport able to broadcast three…
England select training squad to prepare for Wales in the Six Nations
SO THE selections that we expected arrived during a senior side and Saxons announcement, with England naming a senior training squad to face Wales in the opening game of the…