This is why the 2019 Six Nations is the world’s premier rugby tournament. The drama and the unexpected just kept on happening. Exceeding the pre-Championship predictions, it was ‘all hail Sir Alun Wyn Jones’ as an imperious Wales team marched towards the third Grand Slam for head coach Warren Gatland. Yet, by comparison, it all […] READ MORE
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2019 Six Nations: England want revenge regardless of Cardiff
The 2019 Six Nations will close on Super Saturday with three teams vying for the title. Wales and Ireland contests are normally very tight and Cardiff this Saturday will be no exception. At Twickenham, England will be champing at the bit to gain revenge after last year’s defeat in Scotland. Sandwiched between these two matches […] READ MORE
Scotland v Argentina; Battle of the…could be Champions
Situated not quite out in front, but nestled somewhere in the mid-range are two sides who have yet to effectively ‘stamp their mark’ on this November test window. So during the Scotland v Argentina fixture on Saturday, eyes will be on the pair – a couple who could be Champions but, that is entirely up to […] READ MORE
Scotland Humble Australia
Scotland humble Australia, with a 53-24 demolition of the visitors. Australia – who ended the game with 13 men – had never lost to Scotland with a margin of more than nine points. Scotland Humble Australia It was Scotland who got off the the better start with a Finn Russell penalty, followed by a debut […] READ MORE
Why Jonny Gray was Scotland’s True ‘Man of the Match’
Stuart Hogg’s performance was truly amazing, in Scotland’s 27-22 over Ireland. Lauded for his performance, however Scotland would not have taken the day if not for the strong defensive work from Jonny Gray. The first match of the RBS Six Nations Championship was absolutely amazing. In the ‘match of the weekend’ Scotland shocked many throughout […] READ MORE
Racing 92 Look to Improve European Standings
Last year’s Champions Cup finalists Racing 92 will try to improve their position in the Champions Cup this weekend against Glasgow. Racing 92 had a difficult start to their season this year. Going into the opening round of Champions Cup play Racing was 4-4 in the Top 14. Frequent injury to key personnel, such as […] READ MORE