RBS 6 Nations 2016: 5 Players Who Enhanced Their Reputations

England won the 2016 RBS Six Nations with many of the same players who represented the Red Rose during their disastrous 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign. Their upturn in fortune may in part be down to the arrival of Eddie Jones as head coach, but several of their players made the leap from mediocrity to international class. This list also includes representatives from Wales and France. Scotland’s Stuart Hogg was outstanding throughout the tournament, but given that he has been his side’s beacon for years, his fine reputation was not as enhanced as much over the course of the 2016 Six Nations... 

RBS 6 Nations 2016: Ranking the Top 10 Players

European audiences were disappointed to see another dramatic Six Nations championship come to a close last Saturday, with England deservedly reigning supreme as Grand Slam title-winners in the 2016 edition.  The talent pool ran deep throughout the tournament as stars from Europe’s powerhouses each did their bit to ensure this was one of the most memorable contests in recent memory. And although the Red Rose may have dominated in their first campaign under head coach Eddie Jones, there were performers from just about every nation in contention for the Team of the Tournament. We’ve... 

New Zealand’s Porirua Park to Be Renamed After All Blacks Legend Jerry Collins

The death of Jerry Collins and his partner Alana Madill last year sent shockwaves around the rugby world. Collins, a veteran of 48 All Blacks appearances and a one-time captain of the New Zealand national side, was playing for Racing Club Narbonne and was killed in a car accident near the town of Beziers in the south of France in June 2015. New Zealand prop Neemia Tialata led a powerful Haka at the sight of the crash that claimed the lives of both Collins and his partner. The global reaction to the death of the 1002nd All Black ensured he would always be remembered, but Collins has now... 

RBS 6 Nations 2016: Best Tournament XV

The cream of Europe’s rugby crop are still fresh from seeing history made in the 2016 RBS Six Nations, where England became the first team ever to seal the championship with a game to spare. The competition will be remembered as one of the most open contests in its history after that, with stars from Wales, Ireland, Scotland and France each leaving their marks on the rest of the roster. Wooden spoon winners Italy are the only unrepresented team in our best XV of the tournament, while a selection of Scotland’s stars feature heavily behind England’s high of five nominees. Read on... 

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

England beat France 31-21 at the Stade de France on Saturday to secure a Grand Slam title for their efforts in the 2016 RBS Six Nations, their first since 2003. To the victor go the spoils, but France put in their best performance for months, as reflected in the fact Les Blues provide two winners in this list. England provide two winners but also one loser: a back-three player who needs to step up. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Six Nations Table 2016: Updated Scores, Results After Saturday Round 5 Matches

England sealed a Grand Slam triumph in the 2016 RBS Six Nations on Saturday after defeating France, 31-21, in Paris, where Owen Farrell kicked 16 points to complement tries from Danny Care, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson. Head coach Eddie Jones retained his undefeated record at the England helm and helped the Red Rose complete their first Grand Slam in 13 years just months after taking charge of last year’s World Cup hosts. Warren Gatland’s Welsh side soared to a record 67-14 victory over their Italian guests to finish second, while Ireland recorded a strong finish to their tournament... 

France vs. England: Score and Reaction from 2016 Six Nations Round 5

England clinched their first Six Nations Grand Slam in 13 years after defeating France 31-21 at the Stade de France on Saturday thanks to tries from Danny Care, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson, along with Owen Farrell’s 16 points from the tee. Head coach Eddie Jones saw his England side edge their way to an at-times nervous victory in the French capital, finishing the tournament with a deserving record of five wins from five. Meanwhile, defeat for France meant they were condemned to a fifth-place finish, as Guy Noves’ first Six Nations campaign as head coach of Les Bleus fizzled to... 

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

Ireland finished their 2016 RBS Six Nations campaign with back-to-back victories after collecting a 35-25 victory over Scotland in Dublin on Saturday. A win most likely means Ireland will claim third place in the standings unless France can prevent England from clinching a Grand Slam triumph later on Saturday. The hosts ran in four tries thanks to CJ Stander, Keith Earls, Conor Murray and Devin Toner, while Scotland’s try-scorers were Stuart Hogg, Richie Gray and Alex Dunbar. Read on as we run down the biggest winners and losers to emerge from the Dublin showdown, featuring a rejuvenated... 

Ireland vs. Scotland: Score and Reaction from 2016 Six Nations Round 5

Ireland ended their 2016 RBS Six Nations campaign with a flourish on Saturday after claiming a 35-25 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Dublin was treated to a seven-try showcase as CJ Stander, Keith Earls, Conor Murray and Devin Toner crossed the whitewash for Ireland, while Stuart Hogg, Richie Gray and Alex Dunbar went over for Scotland. Yellow cards were shown to Scotland duo John Barclay and Dunbar either side of the half-time whistle, and those advantages spun in Ireland’s favour, as they made their opponents pay for their lack of discipline. JOE.ie celebrated... 

Wales vs. Italy: Score and Reaction from 2016 Six Nations Round 5

Wales cemented a runners-up finish in the 2016 RBS Six Nations on Saturday after their backs ran rampant to demolish Wooden Spoon winners Italy 67-14 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Head coach Warren Gatland watched as Wales recorded a strong finish to this year’s tournament and dispatched the Azzurri with a nine-try performance. Rhys Webb, Dan Biggar, Jonathan Davies, Jamie Roberts, George North, Liam Williams, Ross Moriarty and Gareth Davies all got on the board for Wales, while Guglielmo Palazzani and Gonzalo Garcia grabbed consolation tries for the guests. Injured... 

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