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After a break in the Championship, the rugby public will place their full attention on the remaining Six Nations matches. Complicated by the postponement of the Ireland v Italy fixture – so, what should fans expect from one of the most interesting Six Nations in years? France are undefeated. That itself is a rarity, even […] READ MORE
As the international window rolls around once again we are to be treated to a smorgasbord of rugby. Alongside the England Men’s Six Nations we also have the Women’s and the U20s taking place. To shine a light on some of the lesser-known players in these competitions David Challis has taken a look six English […] READ MORE
After the World Rugby U20 Championship pool play, knockout rugby stages and an entertaining and well played Cup final, it is time to say ‘Take a Bow’ and applaud France U20 Champions for 2019. To the delight of players, management, and fans of French Rugby, the nation raised the trophy at a major World Rugby […] READ MORE
It was a matter of 49 points that France accrued throughout the U20 Six Nations that separated them and England in first and second place. However, Ben Earl’s England will take the lessons learnt into the World Championships after finishing the Six Nations on a high. In hindsight, England’s shock defeat in Edinburgh ultimately paid […] READ MORE
France have been crowned the 2018 U20 Six Nations champions after defeating the Welsh 24-3 in Colwyn Bay on Friday night. France, England, Ireland and even Wales had a chance of lifting the title in the final round of the championship. All the French had to do was better the result of the English who […] READ MORE
This year’s U20 Six Nations title will come down to the wire on the final day of the competition. It was left wide open after France lost 22-6 to England and Ireland were victorious 30-25 over Scotland on Friday night. Both France and England are equal on 15 points with Ireland on 12 Wales not […] READ MORE
Scotland U20 registered their second victory in three Six Nations games against England at Myreside on Friday night. Four tries and a bonus point secured their first win in this year’s competition. The Scots overturned a 10 point deficit at the break to run in three unanswered second half tries. The 24-17 result condemned England […] READ MORE
The history that comes with Scotland against England fixtures will tell you just how competitive they are. Despite England U20 losing the bragging rights, a remarkable Scotland victory, arguably against the odds, shows the impact the fixture has. Given that Scotland had lost both of the their opening two fixtures convincingly, to come from 10 […] READ MORE
Two rounds in and already the U20 Six Nations is living up to the billing as an exciting competition full of talent and finding the next generation of international stars. The French and the English have set the pace early on, with Ireland and Wales playing catch up. Both Scotland and Italy are yet to […] READ MORE
Ireland U20s registered their first win of the 2018 U20 Six Nations with a 38-34 victory over Italy. Similarly, France continued their impressive start to the campaign with a nine-try 69-19 demolition of Scotland. England secured a bonus point win against Wales in the other Round Two fixture. For France, Romain Ntamack once again stole the […] READ MORE
Rugby writer focusing predominantly on Aviva Premiership and Top14. Big fan of Super Rugby and all things international.
Covered World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia (2017) for LWOR, ESPN and Rugby World.
Planning for RWC in Japan 2019.