THE SIX NATIONS will introduce a controversial new bonus points system for the 2017 tournament. The system, which is used in club rugby and the Rugby World Cup, will see an extra point awarded to teams who score four tries in a match or lose by seven points or fewer. Four points will now be […]
ENGLAND retained the Six Nations trophy with one game remaining – but failed to secure the Grand Slam. Eddie Jones’ side went down 13-9 to Ireland in their final match, ending their 18-match unbeaten run and their world record attempt. SIX NATIONS TABLE Keep up-to-date with all the latest Six Nations news and gossip with SunSport’s daily […]
EDDIE JONES will give Manu Tuilagi every chance of making the plane to Australia after the centre tore his hamstring. The England boss is sweating on the 25-year-old’s availability as fears mount that he will be out for at least six weeks. Tuilagi played just once during the Six Nations and lasted 21 minutes in […]