Award for the best use of social media – #Finnocent As Dan Biggar, arch proponent of the ‘kick and collect’ took to the air, Finn Russell, turned, like a deer…
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Six Nations: France review underway for World Cup
“The World Cup starts today!” declared Philippe Saint-Andre the day after France had suffered a 20-point stuffing by England. Never before had France shipped 50 points to the English, and…
Saints and Sinners: the weekend’s talking points
The Saints Europe’s finest Stand up and take a bow all the players who threw caution to the wind in the final round of RBS Six Nations matches and served…
Six Nations: Team of the tournament
Any Six Nations team is bound to be contentious, so with the hide of a rhino, I’ve picked the best team in the tournament. So without further ado, here it…
Six Nations 2015: The final round
A rundown of the drama on the last day of the championship
Six Nations: Are the French fit for purpose?
The odds are in England’s favour on Saturday, not just because of this season’s Six Nations form but because of results in ‘Le Crunch’ over the last ten years. Bear…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Take a bow, Paulie He ended up on the losing side and was even robbed at the lineout on one occasion, but Ireland lock and captain Paul O’Connell…
France’s woes lead to Saint-Andre being compared to Lievremont
It’s all becoming wearily familiar for the French public, a distressing déjà vu if ever there was one. A squad allegedly at loggerheads with its coach, a media showing no…
Wales analysis: How Luke Charteris and Alun Wyn Jones conquered France
Now more than ever, rugby spectators are overrun by technicalities and statistics. The accessibility afforded to broadcasters means heightened scrutiny and overbearing focus on the game’s intricacies. These days you…
France: Philippe Saint-Andre’s ten big mistakes
This Six Nations has highlighted the flaws of the France coach's regime