What has happened to Philippe Saint-Andre? The once arch-conservative coach has sprung another surprise by handing 23-year-old Stade Francais Hugo Bonneval his first cap on the wing against Italy on…
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Six Nations: Bet you never saw this!
All the best unseen snaps from Six Nations round 1
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
Saints and Sinners: a round-up of the best and worst of the weekend's rugby action, from the Six Nations and the LV=Cup
Six Nations: France 26-24 England
All you need to know about France's opening win over England
France v England: Three key battles
Where will this Six Nations match be decided?
Six Nation: France finally gamble with selection
Finally Philippe Saint-Andre has dared to be bold à la mode Stuart Lancaster. The two coaches took charge of their countries in the wake of the 2011 World Cup but…
Six Nations: Grunt will be there, but more is needed
Expect grunt in the 2014 Six Nations, but a little bit more is needed to win it. With Wales' Warrenball, Ireland's silk and determination and England's drive there should be…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
Ulster went into the final weekend of Heineken Cup pool matches as the top ranked team and duly completed a near-perfect qualifying campaign, making it six wins out of six…
Six Nations: France hoping to replicate club form against England
IN THE wake of victories over Quins and Saracens there’s been a certain amount of gloating in France about what Les Bleus might well do to England next month in…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
by Katie Field The Saints Skills and thrills Why do we watch rugby? For many fans, it’s all about the moments of stunning skill, those out-of-your-seat moves which leave you…