Australia have had an up and down year but they are never down for long and recent evidence suggests they are on their way backTurn back the clock: Bernard Foley delivers a No 10 masterclassStephen Larkham was regarded as a bit of a magician down Australia way when he was a player and he …Continue reading »
Ireland capped a hugely impressive Autumn Series with an edgy win over an improving Wallaby side to leave Joe Schmidt's side with high hopes of a successful 2017Hard fought win: Peter O'Mahony celebrates the win over AustraliaBy Whiff of Cordite Ireland completed a memorable November series with a gritty win over the Wallabies on Saturday – …Continue reading »
Despite a narrow loss to the Wallabies, the ambition and joie de vivre shown by France have given the public hope that a brighter future awaits...Shoulder to shoulder: The French side enjoyed an improved performance against AustraliaFrance are once more playing with flair, and the nation is happy. Following Saturday’s thrilling clash with Australia, Midi Olympique …Continue reading »
History repeated itself as the Scots succumbed to a late score from the Wallabies, but Rory Baldwin saw lots of positives for Vern Cotter's menNot again: Greig Laidlaw (left) looks on as Australia celebrate their narrow win at Murrayfield (Pic: Getty)1. This was the same – but different Yes, it was another one-point loss to the Wallabies put to bed …Continue reading »
England made it 11 Test wins in a row by beating the Springboks, Wales got back on the horse after last weekend's loss, Scotland were pipped at the post and Ireland beat Canada. Who played a starring role and who fluffed their lines?Ben and gone: Youngs wrong-foots Springbok No 7 du Toit. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Ben Youngs and Co Joe Launchbury won the Man of the Match award but Ben Youngs made the …Continue reading »
