When Eddie Jones announced his selection, the script was written. For all the ‘Bodyline’ bluster, Australia were going to tear apart England’s back-row. Despite Six Nations success, the trio of Chris…
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Ireland pull off mission impossible in historic Test win
By Alex Shaw Saturday was a day that will go down in history for Irish rugby fans. Not only did their U20 side, the Wolfpuppies, beat reigning U20 World Champions…
U20 World Cup Scouting report: Round Two
Australia 38-10 Italy Australia were looking to get their U20 World Cup campaign off the ground after their shocker against Scotland. And they did, sort of, but were by no…
Five talking points from New Zealand v Wales
Wales use the left side of their brain Despite a 39-21 defeat at Eden Park, and a last twenty minutes where the All Blacks’ superior ball control dominated, Wales were…
Saxons in South Africa: Five talking points
England Saxons beat South Africa A 32-24 in Bloemfontein on Friday night but, apart from Sky’s coverage, you would hardly have known it was taking place with all the attention…
Summer Test: Australia 28-39 England
In a pulsating encounter in Brisbane, Australia outscored England four tries to three but 24-points from Owen Farrell in a brilliant kicking display saw England come away with a vital…
Summer Test: New Zealand 39-21 Wales
What's hot and what's not from the All Blacks' win over Wales at Eden Park
France: Team of the season in the Top 14
Each Monday Midi Olympique prints its standout XV selected from the weekend’s Top 14 matches. It’s a bit of fun but also an indication – albeit subjective – of who’s…
How will Ireland cope without Johnny Sexton?
By Alex Shaw In the 110 years of international rugby that Ireland and South Africa have gone head-to-head, not once have the Irish recorded a victory in South Africa. That…
U20 World Cup scouting report: Round One
Argentina 24-15 France It doesn’t matter where they’re playing, Argentina always have the loudest and most passionate fans. The country’s national anthem brings tears to the eyes and though the…