History repeated itself as the Scots succumbed to a late score from the Wallabies, but Rory Baldwin saw lots of positives for Vern Cotter's menNot again: Greig Laidlaw (left) looks on as Australia celebrate their narrow win at Murrayfield (Pic: Getty)1. This was the same – but different Yes, it was another one-point loss to the Wallabies put to bed …Continue reading »
England made it 11 Test wins in a row by beating the Springboks, Wales got back on the horse after last weekend's loss, Scotland were pipped at the post and Ireland beat Canada. Who played a starring role and who fluffed their lines?Ben and gone: Youngs wrong-foots Springbok No 7 du Toit. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Ben Youngs and Co Joe Launchbury won the Man of the Match award but Ben Youngs made the …Continue reading »
Liam Williams, Tomas Francis and the need for patience all feature in this review of Wales' win over ArgentinaHigh five: Liam Williams and Alun Wyn Jones celebrate the win over Argentina. Photo: Huw Evans AgencyLiam Williams, Tomas Francis and the need for patience all feature in this review of Wales' win over Argentina
England cantered to their first win over South Africa in 10 years at a packed out Twickenham, but the performance was far from perfectWinners are grinners: George Ford celebrates his tryBy Alex Shaw Eddie Jones’ England kept their undefeated year on track on Saturday, recording a 37-21 victory over South …Continue reading »
The former England coach was dumped unceremoniously as Bristol's director of rugby. But with new signings on their way, should he have been given more time?Rough justice? Bristol drew criticism for their handling of Andy Robinson's sacking It is ironic that the Springboks were in London when Andy Robinson lost his job as director of rugby with …Continue reading »
