THE SAINTS Heinz catch-up The sun came out at the weekend and the players captured the mood, with a number of belting tries. Cardiff Blues scrum-half Tomas Williams was twice…
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Six Nations: Team of the Tournament
By Alex Shaw The 2017 RBS Six Nations is in the books. The national animosities can be put back in the cupboard until, well, the British and Irish Lions squad…
Is the new global rugby calendar as good as it sounds?
World Rugby have announced a new rugby calendar for 2020-32 – Rugby World looks at what it means
Six Nations: France 20-18 Wales – Five things we’ve learnt
Scrums weren’t the culprit BBC’s new Saturday afternoon drama was quality viewing. Running at nearly 100 minutes, instead of the advertised 80 minutes, the plot had everything that any seasoned…
Six Nations: Ireland 13-9 England
In a nutshell In a dank, overcast Dublin, Ireland and England served up a blood and thunder affair that should should see decent chunks from both squads heading to New…
Six Nations: France 20-18 Wales
What's hot and what's not from Wales' final Six Nations game against France
Stade Francais and Racing 92: The merger explained
Imagine, if you will, that Racing 92 require maximum points in their final two league games of the season to qualify for next season’s Champions Cup. Their last match is…
Six Nations: England 61-21 Scotland
England have won the Six Nations Championship with a game to spare. They have claimed the Calcutta Cup after blasting Scotland 61-21. And they are now the joint-record holders for…
Six Nations: Italy 18-40 France
Italy came into the match buoyed by their unexpected success at Twickenham, where they thwarted England for long periods and avoided the heavy drubbing many predicted. Unfortunately, despite the boon…
Six Nations: Wales 22-9 Ireland
What's hot and what's not from Wales' 2017 Six Nations match against Ireland