2016 6 Nations: Why Greig Laidlaw and Finn Russell Are Crucial for Scotland

Scotland have lost their opening two matches of the 2016 RBS Six Nations, but to arrest their slump, they will need Greig Laidlaw and Finn Russell to be at their best. It is no overstatement to say they are crucial for Scotland for the rest of the championship. Scotland’s revival under coach Vern Cotter has been aided by the residency qualification of prop WP Nel and John Hardie, eligible through his Scottish grandmother, but the platform the pack provides is never enough unless half-backs Laidlaw and Russell tick. As the Scotsman’s Duncan Smith noted during the 2015 Rugby World Cup... 

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 for a fresh face. Warren Gatland has taken that step in the 2016 RBS Six Nations with the promotion of Scarlets loosehead Rob Evans to the No. 1 jersey for Wales. The 23-year-old has been first choice... 

6 Players with Most to Prove After 2 Games of RBS 6 Nations 2016

The first two weeks of this year’s RBS Six Nations has borne witness to an array of star performances and players surpassing expectations, but there are also those who aren’t impressing quite as hoped just yet. Some have been hindered like the rest of their team following a slow start to proceedings, while others simply aren’t sticking out in sides that have already been successful in the opening weeks of the tournament. The competition for Six Nations places is tough, and we dissect which players still have the most to prove after the opening two rounds, each with ready-and-able... 

Why Turnovers Have Been England’s RBS 6 Nations 2016 Surprise Package

England fans, ex-players and journalists have bemoaned England’s failure to win turnovers at the breakdown since the retirement of Neil Back in 2003. Back, standing at just 5’10”, was the last high-quality scavenging openside to wear the Red Rose. But, despite all the obituaries of England’s ability to fashion turnovers, it has been the team’s surprise package so far in the 2016 RBS Six Nations. England? Excelling at the breakdown, winning turnovers? Without a proper fetcher and having to make do with two blindsides in the back row? It sounds counterintuitive, and... 

RBS 6 Nations 2016: Power Ranking Teams After Matchday 2

England moved to the head of the 2016 RBS Six Nations standings in Matchday 2 as a 40-9 win over Italy was enough to not only preserve their unbeaten start, but improve their title intentions also. Eddie Jones’ side will have gained a huge amount of confidence from that display, while Ireland’s 10-9 loss to 100-per cent France means Joe Schmidt’s side are yet to win a game in their title defence. Wales are also in a jubilant mood after they held off a stern examination from Scotland to emerge with a 27-23 win in Cardiff, where both teams had positive lessons to take from a back-and-forth... 

RBS 6 Nations 2016: Top 5 Moments from Matchday 2

A superb start to the 2016 RBS Six Nations continued on Matchday 2, where fans were treated to a little bit of everything en route to seeing Eddie Jones’ England soar to the summit of the standings. Their 40-9 blowout win over Italy capped off a weekend that saw Wales come back from behind to defeat Scotland 27-23 on home soil, and France managed a tight 10-9 victory over Ireland to extend their winning start to the competition. Europe’s biggest powers once again didn’t fail to entertain before heading out to enjoy a well-deserved break from tournament commitments. We’ve... 

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 into life in the second half to put Italy to the sword. There were a number of stand-out displays from some of the big names in the tournament this week, so here’s your first XV from Week 2. Begin... 

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 defeat. Here are your winners and losers from this RBS Six Nations clash. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Six Nations 2016: Updated Table, Results and Round 3 Fixtures

England rounded off the second phase of the 2016 Six Nations by moving top of the table on Sunday, as they put Italy to the sword with a comprehensive 40-9 victory at the Stadio Olimpico. Eddie Jones’ men were a little shaky in the early exchanges despite coming into the game off the back of an impressive victory over Scotland in Round 1, but Jonathan Joseph’s impressive second-half hat-trick gave the visitors a deserved triumph. Two wins out of two leaves England on four points and ahead of France in the table on points difference. Here’s a look at the Six Nations standings after... 

Italy vs. England: Score and Reaction from 2016 Six Nations Round 2

England sealed a 40-9 win over Italy in the 2016 Six Nations on Sunday to extend Eddie Jones’ winning start as coach. The visitors survived a spirited first-half effort from the hosts before dominating after the break. Jonathan Joseph stole the show with three second-half tries, taking all the suspense out of the match after a closely fought first half. Carlo Canna had kept things close with three penalties, while George Ford scored the only try of the half and kicked a penalty of his own to hand England an 11-9 half-time lead. Joseph proved the difference with a virtuoso second-half display,... 

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