5 changes Borthwick could make after telling admission
With England head coach Steve Borthwick suggesting he could make changes to his side to take on Italy,…
Coach killers in the Six Nations while Nations Championship decision leaves a sour taste
This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with coach killers, skewed landscapes and the downward reach of…
Donald identifies the ‘good problem to have’ for New Zealand rugby
After two rounds of Super Rugby Pacific action, Stephen Donald has identified the battle for All Blacks midfield…
Fraco Mostert magic secures clutch victory over Kwagga Smith’s BlueRevs
Franco Mostert was at the heart of Mie Honda Heat’s clutch 26-21 victory over Kwagga Smith’s Shizuoka Blue…
Capuozo ‘shines on attack’ but it’s ‘all in vain’ in defeat to France
After their 33-8 Six Nations defeat against France at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, here’s how the Italy team…
Galthié forced into late reshuffle as Jalibert withdraws
France will be without star fly-half Matthieu Jalibert for their Six Nations game against Italy, with the Bordeaux-Begles…
Winners and losers as centre shines, ‘hooked’ duo struggle
England were beaten 21-42 by a fired-up Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, as the visitors reinforced…
Andy Farrell and Caelan Doris react to ‘reference point’ performance against England
There are press conferences where coaches manage expectations, and there are press conferences where something more honest slips…
Nigel Owens’ position on law tweak that Springboks coaches believe makes rugby ‘safer’
Nigel Owens has made his position on the law tweak after World Rugby outlawed the escort runners, which…
Courtney Lawes’ Henry Pollock verdict, what he would like to see ‘more’ of
England great Courtney Lawes has backed the selection of Henry Pollock in the XV to face Ireland, although…
Why the boot has become rugby’s most lethal weapon
There is a peculiar snobbery around kicking in rugby that has never quite made sense. A back three…
Big jumps and falls on the line in the Six Nations
This weekend’s Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship promises to shake up the World Rugby rankings. Three of…