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This was a classic Le Crunch, one of the very best. Both teams contributed to a non-stop, end-to-end Six Nations match. England to their huge credit deservedly won 23-20 in the final minutes of the game, having dominated the final quarter. After mounting criticism for a disappointing Six Nations campaign to date, England came roaring […] READ MORE
With the 2020 Six Nations eventually signing off over the weekend we took a look at who impressed Warren Gatland, the British and Irish Lions coach. In truth, the quality came in the France/Ireland match. Wales and Scotland played out a dour contest in a windy Llanelli and England were distinctly rusty in Rome against […] READ MORE
Now Billy Vunipola has been ruled out of this year’s Six Nations tournament, Sam Simmonds and Alex Dombrandt became favourites to start against France on the opening weekend. However, both players were left out of Eddie Jones’ squad and Tom Curry started against France at number eight, not his natural position. A faltering England were […] READ MORE
England cruised to another Rugby World Cup final, shoving Steve Hansen’s men to one side as they went. Disruption was key to the victory and the back row led the charge. Robert Rees takes a look at just where England got it right. England set the tone with selection Eddie Jones could have been forgiven […] READ MORE
With the 2019 Rugby World Cup less than a fortnight away Robert Rees takes a look at the Tier One players to ‘keep an eye on’. Ireland – Tadgh Beirne The former Leinster man found plenty of form when he joined the Scarlets and has carried that through to Munster where he picked up his […] READ MORE
There is a familiar feel to England’s team for the arrival of the Irish on Saturday afternoon. Eddie Jones will be particularly delighted that Mako Vunipola and Sam Underhill are fit. George Ford should be tested at scrumhalf Apart from a couple of positions, England’s starting fifteen on Saturday looks like being the first choice […] READ MORE
Danny Cipriani has been named Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Season at Premiership Rugby’s awards evening on Wednesday 22nd May. THE BIG ONE A season filled with exceptional performers from day one ⭐️ But the magician himself, @DannyCipriani87 has been majestic for @gloucesterrugby ? He is your @GallagherUK Rugby Player of the Season ?#PremRugbtAwards […] READ MORE
Following his side’s 46-41 win over Gloucester Steve Diamond was left wanting as he saw his side remain in seventh position following the conclusion of all of the other games. Despite the disappointment of initially missing out on Champions Cup rugby, he talked about building from this moment and England’s poor selection tactics. Top six […] READ MORE
England v Wales encounters are always passionate affairs and Saturday’s showdown could be one of the best yet. These two great rugby nations are evenly matched, are both winning and will tear into each other. Wales are very real challengers for the World Cup and deserve this recognition. England are totally different from last year’s […] READ MORE
Sam Underhill put in a brilliant performance in England’s narrow loss to New Zealand at Twickenham. His disallowed try caught the eye but it was the rest of his game that suggested he has a bright future in an England jersey. He made the joint-most metres of any England player with the ball (66m) as […] READ MORE