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Jan 24, 2017

Mini rugby video: How to anchor

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Jan 23, 2017

Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points

It was do or die in the European competitions as the final round of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool matches took place. Who were the match-winning heroes and who let themselves down?Captain's contribution: Jonny Gray scores one of Glasgow's six tries at Welford Road. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Glasgow Warriors How do you pick a star player from a team which inflicted a record European defeat …Continue reading »

Jan 20, 2017

Six Nations: Players to watch for the 2017 Championship

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 »

Jan 19, 2017

Hotshot: Ulster hooker Adam McBurney

Date of birth 5 September 1996. Country IrelandUp for the cup: McBurney (left) celebrates Ireland's U20 World Cup semi-final win. (Photo: Inpho)How did you get into rugby? My uncle Maurice McBurney was the only one of my family that played, so …Continue reading »

Jan 19, 2017

Hotshot: Newcastle Falcons No 8 Callum Chick

Date of birth 25 November 1996. Country EnglandQuick Chick: Callum Chick on the charge for Newcastle Falcons. (Photo: Getty Images)Tell us about your rugby background… My dad played rugby at Newcastle and I wasn’t pushed to play, but I …Continue reading »