The Six Nations is nearly upon us and after the glitzy launch in South-West London there were a wealth of discussion points...Best of friends: The Six Nations captains strut their stuff at the launchThe Six Nations launch is usually a convivial get together, bordering on the mundane, but eyebrows were raised at Eddie …Continue reading »
Each Six Nations Championship throws up a new wave of superstars in front of bumper TV audiences, so who is set to soar in the year's tournament?Power-packed: Ellis Genge is a force in the looseBy Alex Shaw The Six Nations squads are all in. Conor O’Shea got the ball rolling last week, naming an …Continue reading »
With Saracens and Clermont home and hosed, and safely through to the knock-out stages, the next two weekends will decide who joins them but nothing is certain...Decision time: Wasps play Toulouse in a game both must winBefore the 2017 Six Nations swings into full focus and dominates the rugby calendar for the months of February and …Continue reading »
With Warren Gatland already intimating that a number of players are already on the plane, the next few months will see if any bolters come to the foreOn a wing and a prayer: Christian Wade's match-winning qualities could see him pickedAs the new year dawns, we move into the second half of the 2016-17 northern hemisphere season, a season that …Continue reading »
The statement wins of Ulster, Leinster and Munster over Clermont, Northampton and Leicester have proved the Irish provinces' resolve remains in tactGood day at the office: Rob Herring celebrates a deserved win over Clermont AuvergneBy Alex Shaw Four proud provinces. That’s the mantra of Irish rugby and it certainly lived up to that billing …Continue reading »
