Wing wonders Christian Wade and Shane Williams hog the limelight, an apt send-off for departing Tigers boss Aaron Mauger and time to get tougher on the neck rollSoaring: Christian Wade scores against Worcester, one of his 14 Premiership tries this season (Getty)THE SAINTS Heinz catch-up The sun came out at the weekend and the players captured the mood, with a number …Continue reading »
The Six Nations brought intrigue, drama and lashings of entertainment but who were the individual stars of the show and shone in their position?World-class: Louis Picamoles has had a brilliant tournament for FranceBy Alex Shaw The 2017 RBS Six Nations is in the books. The national animosities can be put back in …Continue reading »
World Rugby have announced a new rugby calendar for 2020-32 – Rugby World looks at what it meansOn the move: South Africa and Ireland played three Tests last June but that window will move to July in 2020. Photo: Getty ImagesWorld Rugby have announced a new rugby calendar for 2020-32 – Rugby World looks at what it means
Wales finished a quite extraordinary match on the end of an excruciating loss but what could Rob Howley's men take from a turbulent Six Nations?Nightmare finish: Ross Moriarty can barely believe what he's witnessedScrums weren’t the culprit BBC’s new Saturday afternoon drama was quality viewing. Running at nearly 100 minutes, instead of the …Continue reading »
England came to Dublin with great expectations but like 2011 they could quite make it over the line to win a back-to-back Grand Slam and 19 consecutive winsTaking the plaudits: England won the Six Nations but were undone by Irish intensityIn a nutshell In a dank, overcast Dublin, Ireland and England served up a blood and thunder affair that should …Continue reading »
