It’s not been the most auspicious season for the ProD2 in France. For a start, Lyon ran away with the title from day one, clinching the crown on April 1…
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Wales: Five things we learnt v England
Wales missed a legit openside Be it Sam Warburton, Justin Tipuric, Ellis Jenkins or James Davies, the Welsh openside debate has become increasingly polarising. Nearly as polarising as whether you…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Lam’s the man Two seasons ago, Connacht finished tenth in the Guinness Pro12. Now they are the champions and much of the credit for that astonishing turnaround must…
Old Mutual Wealth Cup: England 27-13 Wales
The lowdown on the England-Wales clash at Twickenham – how did the sides shape up before their summer tours?
Rugby nutrition: the top ten anti-inflammatory foods
Sports nutritionist Matt Lovell explains what you should eat to ease swelling and soreness
Guinness Pro12 final: Connacht 20-10 Leinster
Connacht achieved the near-impossible by not only winning their first ever final, but by doing it playing a brand of scintillating, attractive rugby. Three sumptuous tries from the men in…
Aviva Premiership final: Saracens 28-20 Exeter Chiefs
Two tries in five first-half minutes gave Saracens a commanding lead which Exeter Chiefs were never able to overcome. Saracens led 9-3 on the half-hour but were 23-3 up by…
Finals day: Where the games will be won and lost
By Alex Shaw It’s finals weekend in the Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 and though the prospect of international rugby looms large, all eyes will be on Twickenham and this…
Why the England v Wales game really matters
If a few rounds of verbal sparring between Eddie Jones and Warren Gatland can’t whip up enthusiasm for a Test match at Twickenham then the old game really is in…
‘Tour of Hell’ lies ahead for France
France coach Guy Noves has to take on Argentina with a weakened squad