Brilliant passes, hat-trick mania and Germany upset the odds – there's lots to welcome Ten of the best: Joe Simpson scores the final try in the Exeter-Wasps thriller (Getty Images)THE SAINTS Club crackers Who needs the international stars? The two televised Aviva Premiership games at the weekend were belters. …Continue reading »
The good and the bad from England’s opening Six Nations game against France at TwickenhamOver time: Ben Te'o scores the winning try for England against France. Photo: Getty ImagesThe good and the bad from England’s opening Six Nations game against France at Twickenham
This is the season for handing out gongs so Rugby World takes a sideways look at 2016 and presents its prestigious, unofficial, end-of-year awardsQuick wit: Eddie Jones has come out with a procession of one-linersThe Eddie Jones Award for Sound Bite Merchant of the Year Winner – Eddie Jones A no-brainer to kick off …Continue reading »
With Ireland beating the All Blacks in Chicago a chink of light has appeared on the Lions horizon and after a month of progress in the North, a squad is starting to take shapeLeader of men: Alun Wyn Jones led the Lions in the deciding Third TestAny Lions squad member selected in April will have to have multi-faceted skills, one-trick ponies need not apply. Any tourist …Continue reading »
The first round of the Champions Cup brought showcased talent from all over Europe. Here are seven players who caught the eyeSlotting back in: In his first game of this season, Owen Farrell played heroicallyChampions Cup rugby was back with a bang this past weekend and though it was tinged with huge sorrow at …Continue reading »
