With the 2023 Six Nations over, fans and pundits alike are discussing their teams of the tournament. But do the numbers tell the same story? Using Fantasy Rugby, we have comprised an XV of the best performers statistically. Of course, this isn’t perfect, but Fantasy Rugby does consider a wide range of factors from tries […] READ MORE
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6 Nations Team of the Tournament according to Fantasy Rugby Points
An entertaining 6 Nations has come to a close, and pundits have published their Team of the Tournament. But what about when opinion is replaced with objective figures? We compiled a team from Fantasy Rugby statistics alone. Only those who played in three games or more were considered, which is the only reason Italian superstar […] READ MORE
2021 British and Irish Lions – final Last Word on Rugby squad selection
The 2021 British and Irish Lions squad announcement is hugely exciting, with choices coming from all sectors of the game. As such, our final Last Word on Rugby squad selection looks to reinforce the status and recent player examples from the just completed Six Nations Championship. Given the form coming out of the home nations, […] READ MORE
Women’s rugby rankings reward England
Coming one week after victory over France, quite rightly, the International Women’s rugby rankings have rewarded England. The 10-6 win over France gave the Roses a third successive Women’s Six Nations title. World Rugby released data on the rugby rankings permutations, after last weekend’s result. It has reinforced the existing number one ranked side, while […] READ MORE
Ben Te’o dropped as England make two changes for key Wales clash
Eddie Jones has made two changes with Ben Te’o dropped as England get set to face Wales at Twickenham this Saturday. Robert Rees looks at how each side will attack the match. The big news is that Jonathan Joseph returns to the starting line-up in place of Worcester centre Ben Te’o and Danny Care becomes […] READ MORE
2020 Six Nations: Eddie Jones’ confusing squad announcement
Over the last four years, we have got used to Eddie Jones’ often controversial selection calls, yet who will he select for the 2020 Six Nations championship? Let’s be honest, more often than not he has got it right. A Rugby World Cup Final, two Six Nations’ trophies including a Grand Slam is testimony to […] READ MORE
Maverick Outside Halves
A look at maverick outside halves with a focus on Racing 92 and Scotland's Lions candidate Finn Russell. Will Gatland, "throw the dice?" READ MORE
Six Nations Chat – France take step on road to possible Six Nations title
France’s 32-30 win over Wales that kept their Six Nations title hopes alive means they remain in contention for the championship, but it could be the first significant step for France as they chase victory at the 2023 World Cup. READ MORE
Bonus point/Score calculations might see France win Six Nations
There is still much to wait for in this notable 2021 Guinness championship, with one vital result left where either France win Six Nations glory via a bonus-point win and their table score calculations total…..or they come agonizingly close. One more twist to an already dramatic ride for both fan and player. From the hollow […] READ MORE
France versus Wales Six Nations climax; LWOR away team player ratings
France versus Wales away team player ratings READ MORE