Assessing Wales Autumn Performance. What went well, what went badly and what needs to improve for the upcoming Six Nations? In a slightly unusual Autumn period in the rugby calendar, which saw the conclusion of the Six Nations as well as the first Autumn Nations Cup, Wales’ performances were mixed. Some matches inspired a sense […] READ MORE
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Duncan Weir’s Scotland recall ‘testament to his character’, says Townsend
Duncan Weir ‘s return to the Scotland number 10 jersey in Florence on Saturday is ‘testament to his character’, according to national team boss Gregor Townsend. The Worcester Warriors stand-off will win his 29th cap against Italy and is one of four changes to the side that beat Wales on October 31, with Sam Johnson, […] READ MORE
When will we see an Italy Six Nations win again?
Another Six Nations tournament passes without a victory for Italy. It is now five years since they won a match in the Championship, and they are looking less likely to do so every year. Where is it all going wrong? Fewer leading players at big European clubs In the last 10-15 years, Italy had several […] READ MORE
Rusty England win the title and France are back
England won the battle, but it felt like France had won the war after their breath-taking performance over Ireland. On Saturday evening in Paris, France put on a show which gallic legends like Serge Blanco and Philippe Sella would have been proud of. It was brilliant at times, in stark contrast to a turgid affair […] READ MORE
First time ever; Six Nations and Tri Nations being played simultaneously
The Six Nations and the Tri Nations are being played simultaneously for the first time ever, due to the adaptation to scheduling which rugby has made for Covid-19. Less a coincidence than a rare event that is unlikely to reoccur. With the 2021 Six Nations scheduled for its more regular window of February and March […] READ MORE
Ireland secure win with Hugo Keenan debut tries
Round Four of the 2020 Six Nations has finally been completed. Ireland have kept themselves in the running for the title with a 50-17 victory over Italy. Debutant winger Hugo Keenan scored two tries to help seal the bonus point win. Debutant Hugo Keenan shines After a very early yellow card for Conor Murray, which […] READ MORE
Women’s Six Nations needs a face lift
As the women’s Six Nations fights alongside the men’s and U20s for a spot in the rugby calendar shoddy scheduling and poor commercialism have driven it to [some would say] a fate less admired than it’s male equivalent. As the Women compete for the prestigious Six Nations title, factors are seemingly against it being more […] READ MORE
Alun Wyn Jones ready for new era ahead of Pivac’s Six Nations debut
Speaking to the media ahead of Wayne Pivac’s Six Nations debut Alun Wyn Jones spoke of how it’s the beginning of a new era and how he keeps his excitement going 134 caps later. Robert Rees brings you the best nuggets from the huddle. Time to look forward – Alun Wyn Jones “It’s good, there’s […] READ MORE
RWC Match cancellations and delays right call from World Rugby
Amid the RWC match cancellations that have just been announced by World Rugby, the decision to call off England vs France and New Zealand vs Italy but, to only delay Japan against Scotland is the right call. A press conference was called today in Tokyo, with UK media already speculating on the decisions. Now official, […] READ MORE
France’s rugby team is in disarray after another insipid display in Dublin
France’s rugby team are now officially at rock bottom. If ever there was a misguided scoreline it was the 26-14 defeat that Ireland inflicted on France on Sunday afternoon. Ireland left at least 20 points out there if not more. With a bonus point in the bag early in the second half Ireland perhaps understandably […] READ MORE