So why have England become so synonymous with the boot? Head coach Steve Borthwick’s Leicester tactics, where he peppered back threes en route to the Premiership title, was also the starting poi...
A lack of confidence. Too much kicking. The weight of the shirt. All have been reasonably used to explain England’s sudden decline, but the simple fact remains that Test rugby is an unforgiving ...
The winner of the game in Dublin, which kicks off at 14:10 GMT, faces a nervous wait to see if they have clinched the championship, with leaders and title favourites France hosting England in their fi...
The pair’s exchange has become a running in-camp gag in the build-up to England’s final-round meeting with France on Saturday, with Smith, 5ft 11in, 13st 13lb and 15 caps, joking that he a...
Available for 26 days Round four of the Six Nations did not disappoint! There was drama, shocks and a weekend for the underdogs – Ugo, Sam and John take a deep dive into a really unbelievable fe...
Considering they started the Six Nations with a humbling 36-14 defeat by France in Paris, Ireland have done well to remain in the title hunt going into a fascinating climactic weekend. After losing to...
In the extravaganza against France, Scotland’s penalty count was only four, which is staggering. They had 100% ruck efficiency, also staggering. They only conceded nine turnovers, which is almos...
Ireland: Osborne; Baloucoune, Ringrose, McCloskey, O’Brien; Crowley, Gibson-Park; O’Toole, Sheehan, Furlong, McCarthy, Beirne, Conan, Van der Flier, Doris (capt). Replacements: Kelleher, M...
Who did Scotland name?published at 13:49 GMT 13:49 GMT Ireland v Scotland (14:10 GMT) Image source, Getty Images Max Williamson and Grant Gilchrist form a new-look second row, and Zander Fagerson is b...
Max Williamson and Grant Gilchrist form a new-look second row and Zander Fagerson is back in the starting XV as Scotland chase victory away to Ireland that could lead to a first Six Nations title. Sco...
