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RBS 6 Nations: Mid-term report – Lions XV
THE BRITISH and Irish Lions are still hotter than a Justin Bieber and David Beckham collaborative calendar. Need proof? Every single test ticket for this summer's tour sold out in…
RBS 6 Nations: Scotland’s opportunity for a shake-up
SOMETIMES WITH Scottish rugby there is a feeling that you are being shown a flat that has all the mod cons, a nice view and above all else is cheap.…
The Championship blog – Week 16 round-up
BRISTOL PICKED up a valuable bonus-point win over Rotherham with relative ease, watched by their new director of Rugby, Andy Robinson. The former Scotland national coach’s first day at work…
A rugby weekend free from international razzmatazz
THE FIRST of the 6 Nations’ horrific lulls is here. Unless you are willing to maintain your patriotic streak –painting your face with your sister’s makeup, hanging your bedspread with…
RBS 6 Nations: Injured Ireland flirting with the past
AS THE rain tumbled down at the Aviva Stadium, Ireland were toiling. They had dug deep, hoping to scoop out some of the visceral anger that bubbles up whenever England…
Lions watch: Five Wallabies to watch in Super Rugby
THIS WEEKEND sees the start of the 2013 Super Rugby season with two all-Australian affairs. The Melbourne Rebels host the Western Force on Friday morning and the Brumbies host the…
RBS 6 Nations: France face a culture clash with Top 14
THE FRENCH love a good debate and last weekend’s debacle deserves special attention. Losing in Rome to an adventurous Italian side was one thing, going down in their own back…
RBS 6 Nations: Ireland lose the plot in Dublin
YES, FIRST half injuries to Simon Zebo and Jonathan Sexton didn't help the Ireland cause and certainly England's Owen Farrell played with composure far beyond his 21 years, but basic…
The Championship Blog – Week 15 round-up
LEEDS CAME close to ending Newcastle’s perfect 20 at Otley on Sunday where they pushed the Falcons all the way, but had to be content with a losing bonus point,…