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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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Post-ruckgate the team Eddie Jones needs to pick for the Calcutta Cup

Scotland will come to Twickenham next weekend and Eddie Jones will be keen to get an improved performance from his England side, so who should he pick?Welcome return: If Billy Vunipola proves his fitness, he will startEddie Jones cut a frustrated figure after the Italy game and the ‘No Ruckgate’ affair meant he spent most of …Continue reading »

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Scotland 29-13 Wales: Five things we learnt

Wales suffered their first defeat in a decade to a vibrant Scotland, to leave Rob Howley's men with their backs against the wall for the remaining two gamesTime to ponder: Wales are left to reflect on their first loss in a decade against ScotlandWales are struggling to ‘handle’ change Wales’ 29-13 defeat, to yet another irrestistible performance from Scotland, proved that despite a …Continue reading »

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Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points

Gavin Henson rolls back the years, the magic of Murray and redemption for a Scottish kicker – just three things to make you smile from the latest round of matchesStill got it: Gavin Henson was Man of the Match as Bristol beat Bath in the Premiership (Getty Images)THE SAINTS Gav rolls back the years It’s 12 years since Gavin Henson famously dumped Mathew Tait on the Cardiff …Continue reading »

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