RBS 6 Nations 2016: Best XV from Matchday 3

Two teams left unbeaten, one left in search of a Grand Slam, and both play each other next. Week 3 has teed up the penultimate round of Six Nations games nicely. The weekend didn’t bring us a major upswing in quality of this year’s instalment of the championship, but there was no shortage of grit. Here are the men who stood out at the halfway mark of the tournament. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

England vs. Ireland: Winners and Losers from 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

England march on in their quest for a first Grand Slam since 2003, after a 21-10 win over Ireland at Twickenham. A first half short on quality was dominated by the home side, but they couldn’t find a way past a dogged Irish rearguard. Conor Murray’s try inched Ireland ahead, but their first-half defensive efforts told in the latter part of the contest, as England found space and created... 

England vs. Ireland: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

England will go in search of their third straight win in the 2016 RBS Six Nations as they entertain Ireland at Twickenham. After two wins on the road, this will be Eddie Jones’ first taste of life in charge of the Red Rose brigade at Twickenham, and his team will be confident of victory over an Irish side struggling for form and fitness. The champions are beset by injuries to key men and field... 

What Would a Homegrown List of Six Nations Coaches Look Like?

With a week off between the second and third rounds of Six Nations matches in this 2016 championship, the pause in battle provided an opportunity to review the standard of play we have seen from the teams so far. Many in the media have been scathing about the quality. Following the Rugby World Cup 2015, in which the northern hemisphere at times seemed light years away from the level displayed by the... 

Why CJ Stander Has Been Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations 2016 Surprise Package

Ireland continue to suffer under the weight of their injury list. With Paul O’Connell retired and players dropping like flies, the treatment room has been home to a host of first-choice names, with further injuries suffered in the 10-9 defeat to France last weekend. A two-week gap to allow some bodies to heal would have been welcomed no more than in the Irish camp, save perhaps for the man who... 

Why Rob Evans Has Been Wales’ 2016 RBS 6 Nations Surprise Package

Replacing a living legend is a task no player would rank as the easiest way to break into international rugby. When a player of Gethin Jenkins’ stature is starting to show the wear and tear of a 100-plus cap career, and the next-most experienced man—Paul James—is also reaching the upper limit of miles on the clock, there comes a point where a coach has to trade all that experience... 

RBS 6 Nations 2016: Best XV from Matchday 2

The second round of the 2016 RBS Six Nations saw a contrast in quality across all three games, with Ireland and France serving up a dour affair in Paris compared to the high-octane stuff on show in Cardiff. Wales and Scotland went hammer and tongs at each other in a match that definitely provided value for money, and England eventually gave their fans something to cheer about in Rome after sparking... 

Italy vs. England: Winners and Losers from 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

England remain on course for a Grand Slam after a 40-9 win over Italy in Rome on Sunday. Eddie Jones wanted his side to give the Azzurri a hiding, and they duly delivered, albeit after a tight first half. England now have Ireland at home in two weeks’ time to further their chances of a first Grand Slam since 2003. Italy will need to lick their wounds and rebuild confidence after a second straight... 

Italy vs. England: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

England travel to Italy looking to build on last week’s winning performance against Scotland. But coach Eddie Jones’ men will not find an Azzurri side lacking confidence after an opening day trip to Paris. Their first match was predicted to see them thumped by France, but in the end they were unlucky to go down by just two points having led for large parts of the contest. On home soil,... 

RBS Six Nations 2016: Best XV from Matchday 1

The opening weekend of this tough-to-predict 2016 RBS Six Nations saw three tight encounters that leave us no closer to clues as to where the grand old trophy will end up. The sides who gorged themselves on tries during that frantic final day of the 2015 edition played with more caution and care, but there were still some outstanding displays. Here is your XV for Week 1. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

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