Six Nations team of the tournament

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With the Six Nations now firmly over and domestic rugby back at the forefront of a lot of rugby fans, Robert Rees looks back with a Natwest Six Nations team of the tournament. Six Nations team of the tournament Loosehead prop – Cian Healy A dominant and instrumental figure in the Ireland Grand Slam set […] READ MORE




Some Six Nations Teams Went Backwards in 2017

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Performance is key, as is expressing yourself. With the influx of Southern Hemisphere coaches, the quality is improved, the players are more satisfied, and place a high focus on these fixtures. Now, Six Nations fans all across the globe are keen to see whether the rumours are true. And, yes they are true. The 2017 Six Nations now challenges The Rugby Championship, as the premier international competition. READ MORE


Sympathy for Rob Howley’s Selection Woes

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After a tumultuous six months with a mixed bag of wins and losses, one can have some sympathy with Rob Howley's selection woes. Furthermore, to possibly finish the season fourth in the world, and to have players like George North, Rhys Webb and Sam Warburton 'firing on all cylinders again' would not constitute the bleak outlook that some would paint. READ MORE


Is Selecting George Ford Hindering England’s Future?

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Whilst it does allow England the 'extra dimension' of having two playmakers involved in their backs division, it comes with as many problems as it does solutions. Harsh it may be, but right now George Ford is hindering England’s development and his individual performances are not justifiable collateral. READ MORE


Weekend Talking Point: The Zero Ruck

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Zero ruck is not a new tactic, its use in the professional ranks by both the Hurricanes and Chiefs – and a lesser extent by the All Blacks - have seen it make its way into the amateur game here in New Zealand. READ MORE




Why Jonny Gray was Scotland’s True ‘Man of the Match’

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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