AS INSIPID as an intro about Groundhog Day would be it, is cruelly apt that the famous holiday of fell on the same day as Scotland plodded into Dublin. In…
Six Nations
Ireland: Five things we learned v Scotland
For the first time in a long time, players are not going to be guaranteed their position in the starting XV or matchday squad. Understandably the likes of Paul O’Connell…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
Saints and Sinners: a round-up of the best and worst of the weekend's rugby action, from the Six Nations and the LV=Cup
Wales: Five things we learned v Italy
Wales secured their opening win of the 2014 Six Nations with a 23-15 win over Italy. For Wales, this was an uncomfortably competitive fixture, with Italy deservedly gaining near parity…
Six Nations: Ireland 28 – 6 Scotland
by Katie Field, at the Aviva Stadium The match in 30 seconds Ireland opened their RBS Six Nations campaign with a convincing win over Scotland, leading from the 22nd minute…
Six Nations: France 26-24 England
All you need to know about France's opening win over England
Six Nations: Wales v Italy. Five talking points
By Owain Jones Six Nations favourites, Wales, will be kicking off their campaign against the heavily unfancied Italians tomorrow, but there is still pressure on all the squad members, RW…
France v England: Three key battles
Where will this Six Nations match be decided?
Welsh rugby: Five things we’ve learned in January
RUGBY IS all about timing. Time your run too early – it’s a forward pass. Time your run too late – you get smashed by the defensive line
Six Nation: France finally gamble with selection
Finally Philippe Saint-Andre has dared to be bold à la mode Stuart Lancaster. The two coaches took charge of their countries in the wake of the 2011 World Cup but…