The week before England’s Six Nations game against Scotland was one of the strangest weeks on Planet Eddie since he took over in December 2015 but we should have seen…
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Could you be our Crabbie’s Team of the Month?
The Rugby World Team of the Month award predates rugby’s professional era and although its parameters have changed down the years, its essential ethos has not. It’s open to any…
How to make it as a sports journalist: Peter Jackson
The Forward Pass Podcast – Peter Jackson Welcome to The Forward Pass, a series of conversations with leading rugby union journalists, broadcasters, presenters and photographers who will offer the next…
Under 20s: Six Nations stars of the future
By Alex Shaw It may sit in the shadow of its big brother, but the U20 Six Nations has been chugging along nicely over the last month and offering plenty…
Sam Vesty: How to use two ball-players
Worcester’s backs coach Sam Vesty explains the merits of picking a second playmaker at 12
Top 14: Why Racing’s season has gone from bad to worse
Two months ago this column wondered if Racing 92’s season could get any worse after Johan Goosen’s retirement, the corticosteroids saga and their humiliating exit from the Champions Cup. It…
Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points
THE SAINTS Beware of Hurricanes The Lions won’t need reminding of what awaits them in New Zealand this summer, but they got another memo anyway. The Hurricanes provided a sensational…
Post-ruckgate the team Eddie Jones needs to pick for the Calcutta Cup
Eddie Jones cut a frustrated figure after the Italy game and the ‘No Ruckgate’ affair meant he spent most of the post-match press conference trying to deflect attention away from…
Six Nations: Where are France going wrong?
In the midst of another disappointing Six Nations campaign, we look at the key problem areas for this France team
Richie Gray: How to coach the breakdown
Richie Gray, Scotland’s defensive contact consultant, explains how to get your rucks right