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Six Nations fixtures announced for 2018 and 2019 Championship

The dates and times for the 2018 and 2019 Six Nations have been announced and there are a wealth of mouth-watering fixtures lined up in the grand old tournamentDouble-champs: England have won the last two Six Nations titlesThe Six Nations big-wigs have announced the fixtures for the next two years and title-holders, England kick off their campaign …Continue reading »

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Six Nations: Team of the Tournament

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 »

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Round Four: Six Nations team of the week

It was another intriguing weekend of rugby where Wales, France and England came out on top but who were the star performers of Round Four?Back in business: George North scored two tries against Ireland in a fine displayBy Alex Shaw If the Irish, Scottish and Welsh players all delivered their British and Irish Lions statements in notable …Continue reading »

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Six Nations: Italy 18-40 France

What's hot and what's not from Italy's 2017 Six Nations match against FranceKing Louis: No 8 Louis Picamoles is congratulated after scoring France's third try from a scrum (AFP/Getty)Italy came into the match buoyed by their unexpected success at Twickenham, where they thwarted England for long periods and …Continue reading »

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Under 20s: Six Nations stars of the future

In this year's Under 20 Six Nations there are a gamut of young players making such an impression that it can only be a matter of time before they graduate to senior honoursShining light: Zach Mercer has shown his supreme talent this termBy Alex Shaw It may sit in the shadow of its big brother, but the U20 Six Nations has been …Continue reading »

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