Up for debate is the shock introduction of bonus points to the Six Nations, mid-air collisions, supporting the Pacific Islands and positional switchesChanging times: Bonus points will be introduced for the first time to the Six NationsSix Nations finally gets bonus points November saw the Northern Hemisphere’s premier test competition finally adopt the bonus point system. …Continue reading »
With another raft of citings from the weekend, there is a growing cacophony of commentators getting increasingly confused by the inconsistent disciplinary process...Shown the card: Jaco Peyper brandishes a card in DublinThere were plenty of international players in the dock this week but maybe the disciplinary process should be in the …Continue reading »
We examine how canny kicking laid the foundation for the All Blacks’ blood-and-thunder win in Dublin
Bombs away: Beauden Barrett goes to the air at the Aviva StadiumAs his England side prepared to take on Steve Hansen’s men in the autumn of 2013, with a three-Test summer …Continue reading »
England, Scotland, Italy and Australia all had winning smiles, Ireland, Argentina and South Africa tasted defeat and although Wales were victorious, they had little to shout about.All smiles: Eddie Jones has plenty to be happy about. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Eddie Jones The England boss has guided his team to 11 straight wins in his first year …Continue reading »
Did Ireland’s hammering in Hamilton in 2012 lead to the cheering in Chicago in 2016?Best advice: Rory Best talks to his Ireland team after their historic win. Photo: InphoDid Ireland’s hammering in Hamilton in 2012 lead to the cheering in Chicago in 2016?
