Modern sport loves its statistics. Some sports – cricket, for instance – always have because of their nature, but a surfeit of stats is a relatively recent phenomenon in rugby.…
Six Nations
Scotland: Five things we learnt v France
We’re learning how to learn It is often quite hard to assemble a list of five things that any given Scotland team will have learned, when all evidence is often…
Ireland: Five things we learnt v Italy
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…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints England – the champions If you don’t want to see England get some credit where it’s due, then look away now, because England deserve major congratulations for becoming…
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
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…
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