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

The oldest rugby match of all time is set for its latest renewal on Saturday as Eddie Jones takes his new team to Murrayfield. With the disaster of the 2015 Rugby World Cup still a painful memory for Red Rose fans, Scotland will be wondering what to expect from a side with little time to adjust to their new coach’s ways of working. The Scots left the World Cup beaten quarter-finalists, but with a far better reputation than the one they arrived with. They came close to dumping out eventual runners-up Australia and returned home buoyed by their performances south of the border. They will be... 

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

France and Italy meet in Paris on Saturday to get the 2016 RBS Six Nations rugby under way, with both sides having plenty to prove. The French were humbled during the 2015 Rugby World Cup, qualifying out of their group behind Ireland before being hammered by one of the most awesome displays on record from New Zealand in the quarter-finals. It marked the end of a turbulent tenure in charge for Philippe Saint-Andre, and long-serving Toulouse coach Guy Noves is now the man at the top. His success with the club has long placed Noves among the most highly respected coaches in the European game, although... 

Why Eddie Jones Is Wrong to Stick Rather Than Twist with England Old Guard

The England rugby union team will open their latest new era on Saturday with a trip to Murrayfield, Scotland, where the result is perhaps more in the balance than it has been for a few years. England arrive with no one sure of how much new head coach Eddie Jones’ philosophy has sunk in since he gathered his squad together for the first time, while hosts Scotland show signs of a team ready to progress from the 2015 Rugby World Cup, where they came within a whisker of a semi-final place. This could have been a chance for Jones to tear that underachieving English World Cup side to pieces. Instead,... 

5 Bold Predictions for Week 1 of 2016 RBS 6 Nations

The grand old championship is upon us once more, with new faces in charge both on and off the field for England and France, while Ireland start a new era without one of their all-time greats. The Six Nations climaxed in a breathless finale in 2015 and sent the northern hemisphere sides into the World Cup with confidence they could cut loose when the occasion required and score tries for fun. But when it came to the big show, the best teams in Europe got nowhere near the main prize, each of them turned back by southern hemisphere opposition no later than the quarter-finals. And so we will be watching... 

Ranking the 2016 RBS 6 Nations Hookers on Lineout Delivery

Lineout throwing could be considered one of the most understated arts in rugby, and the 2016 RBS Six Nations Championship rugby tournament will put some of Europe’s most accurate hookers to the test in seeing who has the steadiest arm. This is also one area of the game that most susceptible to inconsistent statistics, and only the best hookers can maintain darts-like precision over the course of an entire season. We’ve selected the top two hookers from each of the six competing nations, ranking each candidate on his lineout delivery. Recent form is a crucial factor in the order, but... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of January 29-31

Fresh from discovering this season’s Champions Cup quarter-final lineup, Europe’s giants returned to domestic action this weekend, hoping to make an impact before the 2016 RBS Six Nations get underway. Many of the continental powerhouses will lose a raft of their major talents during the tournament, but that didn’t stop the big guns from dazzling in recent days. Saracens, Exeter Chiefs and Leicester Tigers kept their pace atop the Premiership, while Racing 92, Toulouse and Toulon stuck close at the peak of the Top 14, while the Pro12 remains a more open arena. After the final... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of January 29-31

Saracens booked their third successive victory on Saturday as they returned to the Aviva Premiership calendar with a win over Bath, retaining their place atop the English order. With the Six Nations now just a week away, some of Europe’s big guns have seen their options limited by the calls to international duty, but the Top 14’s titans all thrived even with some of their stars missing. This week also saw a leading candidate for the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour coaching role ruled out of contention, but Ireland fans will be happy to hear the news. Read on for discussion of all... 

5 Under-the-Radar Players Who Could Shine in 2016 RBS Six Nations

The 2016 Six Nations, as the first international action following the World Cup, offers the perfect opportunity for players to make a fresh start and shine for their countries. Three of the five players in this list are playing under new coaches and are set to make an immediate impression. The players listed have been under the radar for a variety of reasons, including the form of team-mates, their roles within their side and even the position they play. All that is open to change in the 2016 Six Nations. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Ranking the 5 Greatest Six Nations Players of All-Time

The Six Nations Championship is the premier stage for the star players of European rugby to perform. Italy joined England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in 2000 to inaugurate a new era: the Six Nations. Since then, the greats of European rugby have set the tournament alight. Here, Bleacher Report ranks the five greatest players ever to play in the Six Nations. This list is comprised of two Irishmen, and one player apiece from England, Italy and Wales. Neither France nor Scotland have a star in the top five, but Fabien Pelous and Chris Paterson came closest. In compiling the list, emphasis... 

5 Reasons Dylan Hartley Is a Risky Pick as England Captain

Dylan Hartley’s appointment as England captain has split fans over whether he has the credentials for the job ahead of the RBS Six Nations. On the one hand, the hooker was sorely missed in the 2015 World Cup, and without his edge, aggression and set-piece quality, England’s pack was a neutered beast. All of those attributes will be vital to restoring the Red Rose forward unit to its former, fearsome glory. But picking Hartley as the man to lead that revitalisation is seen to be too much of a gamble by some who cite his poor disciplinary record. The Northampton Saints man has spent 54... 

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