Power Ranking Europe’s Top 10 Clubs: Sarries Sunk by Toulouse

The last eight in the Heineken Cup is now taking shape with just one round of pool matches remaining. The knockout stages are promising to throw up some fascinating fixtures as the qualified sides start jockeying for home advantage in the quarter-finals. That’s the beauty of this competition, there is hardly a dead game with just one weekend left. Those already qualified need to make sure they... 

6 Surprise Decisions in England’s Six Nations Squad

Stuart Lancaster has largely decided to stick rather than twist with his Six Nations selection. His hand has been forced in a number of positions by the players still on the injured list, but there are still some decisions that require a little head-scratching when analysed further. Let’s take a look. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

20 Bold Predictions for the 6 Nations

The Six Nations is predictable only for its unpredictability. Which means your correspondent has about as much chance of discovering rocking horse droppings as he does of the predictions on the next 20 slides coming to pass.  Still, the old championship remains as intriguing, entertaining and enjoyable as ever. Here’s what’ll happen. Or not. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Selecting the Greatest-Ever France XV

France has provided the rugby world with some of the most talented, mercurial players we have ever seen. They have produced tries no other country is capable of while somehow blending outrageous flair with monstrous forwards. They are, without question, the greatest rugby nation never to have lifted the World Cup, despite reaching three finals and two semi-finals. There is a galaxy of stars to choose... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 10 Clubs: Toulouse Topple Clermont

As we head into the finale of the Heineken Cup pool stages, Europe’s major players are searching for a purple patch of form. With Ulster facing Munster and Toulouse going at it with Clermont Auvergne, there was plenty of movement in the top 10 this week, and there is bound to be more over the coming two weekends as these clubs duke it out for the last eight places in Europe’s elite competition. Begin... 

Selecting the Greatest Ever Scotland XV

Scottish rugby may be far from enjoying a golden age right now, but it has not always been the case. They were a formidable outfit for periods of the 1980s and 90s, and over the decades they have produced some fantastic players. The Scotsman has proved a valuable source of information in putting this greatest XV together, while selection has been based on players who achieved both for their country... 

Selecting the Greatest Ever Scotland XV

Scottish rugby may be far from enjoying a golden age right now, but it has not always been the case. They were a formidable outfit for periods of the 1980s and 90s, and over the decades they have produced some fantastic players. The Scotsman has proved a valuable source of information in putting this greatest XV together, while selection has been based on players who achieved both for their country... 

Predicting the Next 5 British Rugby Stars to Move to Top 14

The riches of French rugby have lured several big names across La Manche in recent seasons. Jonny Wilkinson leads a large British contingent down in Toulon, while Welsh duo James Hook and Luke Charteris are plying their trade in Perpignan. Then you have Nathan Hines and Lee Byrne at Clermont Auvergne, set to be joined next season by Jonathan Davies, while Racing Metro is home to Welsh trio Jamie Roberts,... 

Predicting the Next 5 British Rugby Stars to Move to Top 14

The riches of French rugby have lured several big names across La Manche in recent seasons. Jonny Wilkinson leads a large British contingent down in Toulon, while Welsh duo James Hook and Luke Charteris are plying their trade in Perpignan. Then you have Nathan Hines and Lee Byrne at Clermont Auvergne, set to be joined next season by Jonathan Davies, while Racing Metro is home to Welsh trio Jamie Roberts,... 

Picking a XV of Test Rugby’s Most Disappointing Players in 2013

The very nature of sport decrees that sometimes players are just going to have a stinker. Whether they get outplayed by their opposite, drop a massive, unenforced clanger or do something downright stupid, sportsmen have their off-days, even off-seasons. So, picking a XV of men who could and should have done better in 2013 requires us to look for the underperformers, the howlers and the moments of stupidity,... 

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