As his England side prepared to take on Steve Hansen’s men in the autumn of 2013, with a three-Test summer tour of New Zealand on the horizon, Stuart Lancaster stressed…
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Analysis: Mapping the involvements of Jonny Gray and Alun Wyn Jones
As hypothetical selections swirl around the internet and coach Warren Gatland is rolled out by sponsors to deliver soundbites, one thing about next summer’s British and Irish Lions tour to New…
Ireland’s journey from despair to triumph against New Zealand
Did Ireland’s hammering in Hamilton in 2012 lead to the cheering in Chicago in 2016?
Analysis: Slick Australia attack makes Wales look sluggish
A strangely subdued atmosphere descended on the Principality Stadium this weekend. All verve seemed to have drifted up through the open roof and away into Cardiff’s crisp autumn air. The…
Herald return of the Anglo-Welsh Cup
Most of us were so wrapped up in the World Cup last autumn that the absence of the Anglo-Welsh Cup barely registered. Yet the decision not to play this long-running…
From Russia with gloves: looking at Enisei rugby
WITH HISTORY made after the first-ever European tie in Siberia, everyone was pretty pleased with themselves. Connacht left it late to earn a bonus point in temperatures that reached below…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Semesa Rokoduguni Bath stole a valuable away win at Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership thanks to an 88th minute try from wing Rokoduguni. Trailing 10-6, his team…
France coach Guy Noves faces selection headache at fly-half
Who will Guy Noves pick to wear the France No 10 shirt against New Zealand?
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Munster The sudden death of their coach, and former captain, Anthony Foley hit Munster hard this week, but they responded in impeccable fashion with well thought-out tributes to…
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