During the first half of France vs England’s round one match in the Six Nations 2020 the hosts full back Anthony Bouthier sent a clearing kick 85 metres down field in a remarkable move. The monster boot! Bouthier’s first half clearance kick was an absolute brute! ? ? #FRAENG pic.twitter.com/9LMgMvaWXy — Robert Rees (@Rreesrugby) […] READ MORE
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Rugby X leaving disatisfied taste in mouth of viewers
Rugby X kicked off this weekend at the O2 Arena but it left a dissatisfying taste in many of the viewers who watched on. Robert Rees columns his thoughts on the newly formed sport within rugby. Rugby X struggles to be a spectacle without meaning Without a purpose in a rugby structure or without a […] READ MORE
England don’t need to worry about another World Cup pool of death
Four years ago, England bowed out of their home World Cup on what was a miserable campaign for Stuart Lancaster’s men. England’s ‘pool of death’ saw them face Wales and Australia along with two easier games in Fiji and Uruguay. Asia awaits their arrival and this time England don’t need to worry about another World […] READ MORE
2019 Six Nations team of the tournament
With the tournament over and Wales claiming the Grand Slam the talk has begun on who the best players were. Alun Wyn Jones took the title of Player of the Tournament, but Robert Rees gives us his 2019 Six Nations team of the tournament. Rob Evans The Scarlets loosehead was part of the Welsh scrum […] READ MORE
France see Red – World Rugby call it a ‘Yellow Card’
After the New Zealand v France rugby test Saturday night, France saw 'Red' when Benjamin Fall was penalized, yet World Rugby now call it a 'Yellow Card' READ MORE
All Blacks bring out the best in French rugby
Across the proud history of matches between New Zealand and France, the understanding is, that the All Blacks bring out the best in French rugby. Hugely competitive, combative and with highs and lows for each side - ahead of the 2018 Steinlager Series, starting on Saturday June 9 at Eden Park READ MORE