Carlo Canna: the Man to step out from the shadow of Diego Domínguez

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Standing at 6 foot 3 inches, Carlo Canna muscled his way into the Azzurri side in 2015. An exciting young talent; still just 25 years of age. The Zebre fly-half took over the role from Tommaso Allan, and has been tutored ever since from one of the most canny operators in English rugby. Former England […] READ MORE


6 Nations Rugby: Is there any hope for Italy?

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Destined for last place, again, is there any hope for Italy that they can upset the odds? Listening to their enigmatic Director of Rugby, Conor O’Shea, you would certainly think so. The task at hand is certainly a big one. Some bookies have the Azzurri at 1/18 to finish the 2018 6 Nations with the […] READ MORE


Should Eddie Jones be Concerned with George Ford’s Form?

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Leicester Tigers slipped to a 6th straight Aviva Premiership defeat at Exeter Chiefs last weekend. With a team packed with internationals, should the England management be worried about England fly-half George Ford’s form? Wind Behind, A Wall In Front 6-3 down at half time on a blustery Devon afternoon. For the first 40 mins, Leicester […] READ MORE


Who Are the ‘Real’ Sale Sharks?

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Sale Sharks are the ultimate ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ side. Top four contenders at home, yet relegation candidates away from the AJ Bell Stadium. Fans are starting to ask “who are the real Sale Sharks?” Stabilising the club in the 2016/17 season, Steve Diamond set lofty ambitions for the new campaign. Optimism was high in the […] READ MORE