Ranking the Six Nations Goalkickers

Each year, the Six Nations brings together some of the finest place-kickers that the world of rugby has to offer, those figures who have to maintain their cool under intense pressure to keep the scoreboard ticking. Goalkicking is a great equaliser in rugby, a place where even the smallest teams can thrive if they have the quality among their squad to take advantage. We’ve taken a look at the standout kickers from each side in the 2015 tournament, identifying who sits highest when slotting from the tee. Not every team relies on the conventional fly-half for their kicking duties, and although... 

Six Nations 2015: 10 Storylines to Follow in Matchday 3

The middle weekend of the 2015 Six Nations Championship is approaching, with the top and bottom of the table set to be shaped. Unbeaten duo Ireland and England clash in Dublin to sort out an outright leader, while at the other end Scotland host Italy to see who takes root at the foot of the ladder. We have had fantastic tries, foul play, foggy heads and fearsome collisions in the first two weeks, all of which go into the melting pot for the storylines to look out for as we reach the halfway mark. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Six Nations 2015: Latest Table Predictions for Round 3 Fixtures

Week 3 of this year’s Six Nations will prove to be a decisive round in the hunt for the 2015 title, with table-toppers England travelling to face second-place Ireland, while France, third, play host to fourth-place Wales. It may be a tad premature to proclaim the clash between Ireland and England will dictate who wins this year’s crown, but the collision will certainly have a say in whether or not Joe Schmidt’s men can retain their belt. Meanwhile, Scotland await the challenge of Italy at Murrayfield with both teams still hoping to claim their first points of the tournament, where... 

Why Christian Wade Is the Player England Should Consider Drafting into Squad

England coach Stuart Lancaster is in a race against time to sketch the blueprint of his starting XV for this year’s World Cup, with the wings currently an area as uncertain as any other. In order to give himself the best selection possible, Lancaster should be looking to hand Wasps star Christian Wade his chance in the remaining Six Nations fixtures. After the first two weeks of the competition, Anthony Watson has been the most encouraging member of the back three to watch by some distance, but it isn’t necessarily on the wing that he’ll sparkle in future. Wade would be challenging... 

Why Tim Swinson Has Most to Prove for Scotland After 2 Games of Six Nations

Scotland have suffered two narrow defeats in this Six Nations and face the familiar scenario of a potential wooden-spoon decider with Italy. But the usual hangover of depression that has often accompanied such starts to the Championship for the Scots is missing. In its place is a stoic optimism that, despite the scoreboard, the evidence in both 80-minute showings this season suggests the Scots are climbing out of the doldrums. They have a powerful front row, a pacey back row trio, a half-back combination always capable of doing damage and a world-class operator behind them in Stuart Hogg. So this... 

Six Nations 2015: Latest Odds and Predictions for Round 3 Fixtures

England and Ireland will know victory in Round 3 of their Six Nations schedule could prove pivotal to how the competition plays out. The tournament’s two strongest sides are yet to suffer defeat and promise to produce a memorable conclusion to the next set of ties. Wales head to a France side who need an immediate recovery after losing to the Irish, while the tournament’s two whipping boys Scotland and Italy get down to business in the early kick-off. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming fixtures, followed by a look at the potential storylines:   Predicted Week... 

Karmichael Hunt Charged with Distributing Cocaine: Latest Details and Reaction

Rugby players Karmichael Hunt, Jamie Dowling and Beau Falloon has been charged with four counts of supplying cocaine by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission, according to several reports. Continue for updates. Two More Linked to Drug Scandal Saturday, Feb. 21 Michael Carayannis of The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Greg Bird and Dave Taylor have both been stood down by the Titans while being linked to the drug scandal. It’s also noted that both have been served with notices to appear before the court.  Carayannis also noted that “The pair join teammates... 

Why James Haskell Has Most to Prove for England After 2 Games of Six Nations

James Haskell is quickly making waves as one of the rising stars in Stuart Lancaster’s England side following some terrific displays in the first two rounds of this year’s Six Nations. However, the Wasps captain is entering a clutch period in his international career, one where the following month could dictate whether he becomes a permanent fixture or slips back into obscurity. That isn’t by any means to take away from the breathtaking moments Haskell has shown thus far. The 29-year-old has played arguably the best rugby of his career over the past year, and it’s shown... 

Why Alex Cuthbert Has Most to Prove for Wales After 2 Games of Six Nations

Wales find themselves in a difficult position after the first two rounds of the 2015 Six Nations and coach Warren Gatland has some tough decisions to make moving forward in the tournament. Any shortcomings from the side of course can’t be attributed to any one player in particular, but Alex Cuthbert bears perhaps the heaviest burden of any squad member looking to prove themselves in the month ahead. Despite holding a very impressive scoring ratio in international colours—Cuthbert has 15 tries in 32 Wales appearances—the winger is under immense pressure to show more if he’s... 

Jonny May: England Rugby’s Flyer or Its Liability?

Jonny May is one of the fastest wingers ever to pull on an England shirt. May’s try against New Zealand in the autumn internationals, when he flew past Conrad Smith and Israel Dagg, was one of the best individual scores seen at Twickenham. But is May worth his England place? Does raw speed atone for deficiencies, or maybe liabilities, elsewhere in his game? England coach Stuart Lancaster asks a lot of his wingers: They need to be all-round modern players, able to kick and catch as well as run. The catapulting of Anthony Watson into the England fold is based on the Bath man’s complete... 

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