Tries were still plentiful, as were away wins, as the second weekend of Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 fixtures were completed. Who played a starring role and who fluffed their lines?Smiling assassin: Tommy Seymour had an extremely happy day at Scotstoun. (Photo: Inpho)The Saints Four more from Seymour Scoring two tries against champions Connacht last week seemed like a good start to …Continue reading »
The Lions are well-known for surprise packages so don't be surprised if eyebrows are raised at Warren Gatland's squad announcement. Here are a few players to watch...Fast-track: At 25, Nathan Hughes has the maturity and talent to make the Lions squadFrom Will Greenwood in 1997, to Keith Earls in 2009, the selection announcement for the Lions tour always springs its …Continue reading »
The Wallabies are on a six-game losing run which adds significance to the already tasty encounter between Australia and a Springboks side in patchy formDown and out: The Wallabies are in a rut after six losses in a rowBy Alex Shaw Rugby is a results business and if those results fall below challenging for titles and championships for …Continue reading »
Warren Gatland's unveiling as Lions coach in Edinburgh sets off the countdown to the toughest Lions series ever. RW looks at the task ahead…Man apart: Warren Gatland will be part of his third Lions tourCongratulations Warren Gatland – and, er, commiserations. For while being named head coach of the 2017 British & Irish Lions …Continue reading »
