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…
England great doubles down on Scotland criticism after Gregor Townsend slip of the tongue
Former England flanker Courtney Lawes has claimed that Scotland proved his point by defeating the Auld Enemy in…
Itoje gives blunt verdict on controversial Ratcliffe comments
England captain Maro Itoje has disagreed with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent remarks about immigration. In…
Eddie Jones’ verdict on All Blacks’ player power claims and how it ‘manifests’
Eddie Jones has slammed New Zealand Rugby for how they handled Scott Robertson’s dismissal, with the power of…
Galthie makes five changes as 2 debutants named
France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to his starting XV to face Wales, with centre…