Italy v England preview – Both sides are coming off a loss, the players will be eager to do whatever they can to be on the other end of the scoreline come Sunday teatime. Here we look at the areas of the match that will be crucial to making that happen. Key matchup of Italy […] READ MORE
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‘In the Bin’ Rugby Pod; Ireland complete Grand Slam – Episode 29
The 2018 Six Nations came to a magnificent end this past weekend, with Ireland completing a thoroughly deserved Grand Slam. At ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod, we’d like to salute all the teams for another fantastic Championship. Paddy and Andy are here to dissect the final weekend; and the tournament as a whole. 2018 Six […] READ MORE
‘In the Bin’ Rugby Pod – Season 1, Episode 28
It was a thrilling round of Six Nations fixtures this past weekend. ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod were glued to the fixtures, especially that few hours on Saturday afternoon. We even have a Championship winner with a round to spare! Congratulations to Ireland, who thoroughly deserved it! Guess which host was happier with the result… […] READ MORE
Closed Shop; Six Nations Championship status quo unjustifiable
With both the Six Nations Championship wrapped up and the Rugby Europe Championship 2021 on pause until the summer, the status quo that is the 6 Nation’s closed shop is the question that won’t go away. There has been a repeated failure by one of the championship partners. With Italy continually living down to original […] READ MORE
Italy versus Wales – Away team player ratings
Italy versus Wales - Away team player ratings READ MORE
87-0 victory crowns Spain Rugby Europe Women’s Champions 2020
On February 28, the crown was firmly positioned with Spain Rugby Europe Women’s Champions for 2020. With their win over the Netherlands, they also secure a spot in the European qualifying tournament for the RWC 2021. 🏆 | Introducing the 2020 Women's Rugby Europe Champions and now taking their place in the @rugbyworldcup European Qualifier….@ferugby! […] READ MORE
2021 Six Nations Round Two – Team of the Week
After a thrilling weekend of 2021 Six Nations Round Two action, Christian Evans selects a 6 Nations team of the week of the best performing stars in the competition. Wales, France and England emerged victorious this weekend, and all three nations have at least three players in this week’s team. Yet, despite losing, Scotland features […] READ MORE
England rugby team improve but senior players struggle
The England rugby team got their Six Nations campaign back on track with a 41-18 win against Italy. As per captain Owen Farrell’s post-match assessment, it was more like the ‘old’ England. But to say that England are back would be false. Once again discipline and unforced errors, 18 of them, blighted England. The form […] READ MORE
Six Nations Round 1: Top 10 Moments
The 2021 Six Nations is, unfortunately, the first (and hopefully last) edition with eerie empty stadiums, and closed pubs and rugby clubs. But Six Nations round 1 certainly entertained, including Sunday’s drama-filled bonanza, and a legendary Calcutta Cup result the day before. Here are 10 memorable moments from Round 1. 10. Alun Wyn Jones’ ferocious […] READ MORE
Chasing hard to end the poor Italy Six Nations losing run
Italy coach Franco Smith has one task over the next seven weeks. To drive his men in chasing hard to end their losing Italy Six Nations run in the tournament that stretches back to 2015! The Azzurri’s last victory came when they prevailed 22-19 away to Scotland at Murrayfield, but since then the closest they […] READ MORE