Each Six Nations Championship throws up a new wave of superstars in front of bumper TV audiences, so who is set to soar in the year's tournament?Power-packed: Ellis Genge is a force in the looseBy Alex Shaw The Six Nations squads are all in. Conor O’Shea got the ball rolling last week, naming an …Continue reading »
The loose morals of the Top 14, Pascal Pape's play-acting, the new high-tackle laws and a three-way relegation scrap are all put under the spotlightBack in the game: Bristol Rugby are in with a shout of avoiding relegationGoosen – Top 14 reaping what it’s sown December saw Johann Goosen retire from rugby in what some see as …Continue reading »
With Warren Gatland already intimating that a number of players are already on the plane, the next few months will see if any bolters come to the foreOn a wing and a prayer: Christian Wade's match-winning qualities could see him pickedAs the new year dawns, we move into the second half of the 2016-17 northern hemisphere season, a season that …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 »
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 »
