By Whiff of Cordite The mood was downbeat for Ireland going into their fourth Six Nations game against Italy at the weekend, four games without a win having been compounded…
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Wales: Five things we learnt v England
Defensive disasters, predictable play and coaching conundrums – the key learnings from Wales’ defeat by England
Analysis: How Wales’ attacking transplant came too late
They may have lost to England, but there are positives for Wales to take from their attacking game late on
HSBC Sevens World Series: Seven to watch from Vancouver
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RBS Six Nations: Scotland 29-18 France
Scotland ended two of international rugby’s most unenviable streaks: this victory was their first home win in the Six Nations in eight attempts, and their first defeat of France since…
RBS Six Nations: England 25-21 Wales
A round-up of what’s hot and what’s not from the England-Wales showdown at Twickenham
RBS 6 Nations: Ireland 58-15 Italy
Ireland answered their critics and ran nine tries past a poor and injury-hit Italy side to notch up their first win of this RBS 6 Nations in comprehensive style. It…
Super Rugby: Why adding two European teams would be a win-win for world rugby
By Alex Shore The southern hemisphere governing body SANZAAR is keen to explore new markets and commercial opportunities, increasing their ability to compete financially with their northern counterparts. The northern…
London Irish look for an NYC lift
By Graham Jenkins “I’ll make a brand new start of it, in old New York,” sang Frank Sinatra in his legendary homage to the equally iconic city on the east…
Analysis: How will England’s defence stand up against Wales?
We take a look at holes in England's defence against Ireland and how Wales might look to exploit these issues in the Six Nations