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It was a matter of 49 points that France accrued throughout the U20 Six Nations that separated them and England in first and second place. However, Ben Earl’s England will take the lessons learnt into the World Championships after finishing the Six Nations on a high. In hindsight, England’s shock defeat in Edinburgh ultimately paid […] READ MORE
France have been crowned the 2018 U20 Six Nations champions after defeating the Welsh 24-3 in Colwyn Bay on Friday night. France, England, Ireland and even Wales had a chance of lifting the title in the final round of the championship. All the French had to do was better the result of the English who […] READ MORE
Competition at the foot of the table is gaining momentum and a Top14 Round 20 clash for Oyonnax at Bordeaux, is the pick of the action. Timing their form just right could be just the catalyst, for pulling off the ‘great escape’ from relegation. And as teams watched on, as the national side devastated English […] READ MORE
This year’s U20 Six Nations title will come down to the wire on the final day of the competition. It was left wide open after France lost 22-6 to England and Ireland were victorious 30-25 over Scotland on Friday night. Both France and England are equal on 15 points with Ireland on 12 Wales not […] READ MORE
One of France’s oldest and most decorated rugby clubs, Stade Francais, are falling ever closer to relegation to the ProD2. A Top14 Round 19 fixture away to Oyonnax looked favourable for the Paris-based side, but teams below them are starting to find form. Oyonnax, being no different, took the opportunity to seize all four points […] READ MORE
If Round 17 was anything to go by, the Top14 Round 18 fixtures would be another step up. With teams constantly changing positions and wins coming from the unlikeliest of places, this highlights that progress to the playoffs and battles for relegation is by no means a done deal. Here’s all you need to know […] READ MORE
Scotland U20 registered their second victory in three Six Nations games against England at Myreside on Friday night. Four tries and a bonus point secured their first win in this year’s competition. The Scots overturned a 10 point deficit at the break to run in three unanswered second half tries. The 24-17 result condemned England […] READ MORE
The history that comes with Scotland against England fixtures will tell you just how competitive they are. Despite England U20 losing the bragging rights, a remarkable Scotland victory, arguably against the odds, shows the impact the fixture has. Given that Scotland had lost both of the their opening two fixtures convincingly, to come from 10 […] READ MORE
Two rounds in and already the U20 Six Nations is living up to the billing as an exciting competition full of talent and finding the next generation of international stars. The French and the English have set the pace early on, with Ireland and Wales playing catch up. Both Scotland and Italy are yet to […] READ MORE
After a two week break, French rugby’s Top14 Round 17 kicked off with La Rochelle’s trip to Racing, being the tie of the round. Both sides went into the weekend equal on 50 points, in joint second place. But Racing’s form at home and La Rochelle’s form on the road dictated which team ended the […] READ MORE
Rugby writer focusing predominantly on Aviva Premiership and Top14. Big fan of Super Rugby and all things international.
Covered World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia (2017) for LWOR, ESPN and Rugby World.
Planning for RWC in Japan 2019.