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With three wins from three played, many are wondering if the French are back to their best. Are we witnessing a French rugby renaissance? A strong start in 2020 saw four valuable points gained in their opening Six Nations match victory over England. Within sixty minutes of game two (against Italy) the try bonus point […] READ MORE
The Six Nations has seen several notable young rugby players breakout with incredible performances over the course of the tournament. The competition has given them the chance to shine and build on what has been, so far, outstanding club careers. The Six Nations is set for matchday four and a lot is on the line […] READ MORE
After a break in the Championship, the rugby public will place their full attention on the remaining Six Nations matches. Complicated by the postponement of the Ireland v Italy fixture – so, what should fans expect from one of the most interesting Six Nations in years? France are undefeated. That itself is a rarity, even […] READ MORE
Sunday represents the first Andy vs Owen clash as Farrell takes on Farrell as head coach vs opposing captain. They faced one another in a World Cup ‘warm up’ game last August but the parameters were very different. Working together now facing each other Farrell senior was Ireland’s forwards coach that day, the game was […] READ MORE
Now Billy Vunipola has been ruled out of this year’s Six Nations tournament, Sam Simmonds and Alex Dombrandt became favourites to start against France on the opening weekend. However, both players were left out of Eddie Jones’ squad and Tom Curry started against France at number eight, not his natural position. A faltering England were […] READ MORE
Eddie Jones, the England coach has made five changes from the disappointing defeat to France last Saturday. Despite huge criticism that followed England’s limp display in Paris, for this weekend’s Calcutta Cup fixture, Jones has refused to pick from outside the original group. That means no Alex Dombrandt with Lewis Ludlam coming into the backrow. […] READ MORE
The 2020 Six Nations is here and could be the best yet after an exciting World Cup. Eddie Jones has rightly rewarded most of the squad who performed well at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. England has a decent production line of youth and talent coming through which bodes well for the future. On the […] READ MORE
The 2020 Six Nations could not have come sooner. With the Rugby media dominated by one topic for weeks on end now, this tournament will hopefully provide a new focus. Only days away…which match are you most excited for?#GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/vd9D4QXcad — Guinness Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) January 27, 2020 Plenty of new faces It’s a new […] READ MORE
Looking at the French Top14 team’s classment, prior to the 2020 Six Nations beginning on February 1, may indicate which teams could ultimately be best placed for a run towards the 2019/20 title. As the season was placed ‘on hold’ for the European Professional Rugby club competitions; Champions Cup/Challenge Cup, with Round 14 about to […] READ MORE
When Eddie Jones announced his 34-man squad for England’s upcoming Six Nations campaign on Monday, there was always going to be a few surprises (as we have very well learnt since his arrival in 2015). With that said, one surprise this time round in Jones’ squad was the inclusion of Wasps young fly-half, Jacob Umaga. […] READ MORE
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