There were plenty of strong performances in the first round of the 2018 Six Nations, so Sam Tremlett faced a tricky task selecting a Team of the Weekend. Who makes the cut?Winging in: England's Anthony Watson scored two tries against Italy in Rome. Photo: Getty ImagesThere were plenty of strong performances in the first round of the 2018 Six Nations, so Sam Tremlett faced a tricky task in picking this Team of the Weekend. Who makes the cut?
From that Johnny Sexton drop-goal to speedster Sam Simmonds – Paul Williams wraps up the talking points from the first round of the Six NationsKicking king: Johnny Sexton drops the winning goal for Ireland in Paris. Photo: Getty ImagesFrom that Johnny Sexton drop-goal to speedster Sam Simmonds – Paul Williams wraps up the talking points from the first round of the Six Nations
England had the power, pace and set-piece to see off Italy in their opening Six Nations clash, in Rome. There were also standout performances from England's midfield, Anthony Watson and Sam Simmonds. Burst of speed: Sam Simmonds scores one of his two triesItaly 15-46 England No need for innovation as England outgun their hosts Forget your foxes and your outside-of-the-boxers: England just …Continue reading »
Six Nations bonus points – we explain how the bonus-point system works in the championshipFab fourth: Steff Evans scored Wales' bonus-point try against Scotland. Photo: Getty ImagesSix Nations bonus points – we explain how the bonus-point system works in the championship
The Six Nations kicked off with an entertaining game in Cardiff as Wales beat Scotland 34-7 – we analyse whether the northern hemisphere is now replicating the southOver time: Gareth Davies scores the opening try for Wales against Scotland. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Six Nations kicked off with an entertaining game in Cardiff as Wales beat Scotland 34-7 – we analyse whether the northern hemisphere is now replicating the south
