Chris Harris helped get Scotland over the line in the Calcutta Cup, as every away nation recorded victories on the opening weekend for the first time in Six Nations history. Harris came on as a replacement for Huw Jones in the 76th minute at Twickenham, a couple of minutes after Duhan van der Merwe had […]
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SIX NATIONS: France ease to victory at Six Nations beating England at Stade de France
Favourites France swept to victory beating England 25-13 in Paris to claim their first Six Nations title in twelve years, and their sixth overall. French captain Antoine Dupont, arguably the world’s best player right now, capped off victory scoring the winning try to seal the Grand Slam for his side and win the Guinness Man […]
Six Nations: England vs Ireland Preview
Eddie Jones and England will look to make it three wins in a row and put pressure on France at the top of the Six Nations table as they host Ireland at Twickenham today. The past few games in which these sides have faced each other have been rather high scoring, England winning four of […]
Louis Rees-Zammit and Jonny May both to start? Rating Gloucester and Bristol hopefuls’ Lions chances
The British and Irish Lions will face South Africa this summer, as the home nations combine their talent to once again take on the best that the Southern Hemisphere has to offer. Despite doubts over the location of the tour – due to coronavirus concerns – it looks set to go ahead, as the Lions […]
OPINION: 40 points in six straight games – Five reasons why Italy’s long-overdue stay in the Six Nations must surely be over
After losing every game in this year’s Six Nations by at least 40 points and having not won a game in since 2015, surely Italy’s time in the Six Nations is all but done. Here are five reasons why that just may be the case. It’s just not competitive Since joining the Five Nations in […]
Opinion: Italy in the Six Nations – Should they introduce relegation?
From 1910, the Five Nations has been the annual rugby event between England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and France. In 2000, Italy joined the competition to create the Six Nations we know today, is it time that changes? Embed from Getty Images We already know that relegation exists in football and club rugby, whereby teams at […]
Wales on course to level England’s record of 13 Six Nations Grand Slams after 48-7 win over Italy
Following a dominant performance against Italy, Wales are just one win away from securing a joint-record 13th Six Nations Grand Slam title. Embed from Getty Images The record held by England is in serious jeopardy, and could be matched in Paris, after the final round of the 2021 Six Nations. Wayne Pivac’s men are one […]
OPINION: Where did it go wrong for England in this year’s Six Nations?
The the recent 2021 Guinness Six Nations tournament has not been the best year for England. After being beaten by Scotland and Wales, England are unable to win the competition. Saturday evening’s game against France saw England win a close 23-20 game, meaning that Wales are the only team that can get the grand slam, […]
LIVE SIX NATIONS: England vs France
England host France in the Six Nations, with the visitors’ hopes of the title and a Grand Slam still firmly alive. Check out our live updates here.
Destructive Wales beat Italy 48-7 to go one step closer to Six Nations Grand Slam
Wales took a step closer to the Six Nations title, and the Grand Slam, as they thrashed a poor Italian side 48-7 in Rome. Tries from Josh Adams, Taulupe Faletau, George North, Callum Sheedy, Louis Rees-Zammit and a brace from Ken Owens wrapped up another convincing victory. It leaves Wales one win away from the […]