Cotter on his guard as France restore sparkle
1 decade ago by The TimesWhen Vern Cotter, the Scotland head coach, was asked which element of French rugby culture he would like to bring...
Cole will be under fire when Wales attempt to splinter the scrum
1 decade ago by The TimesANGLE OF ATTACK On Thursday, Eddie Jones, the England head coach, accused Wales of scrummaging illegally by pre-engaging, a practice...
How England and Wales will line up at Twickenham
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland 15 Mike Brown Must develop an ability to use others around him because he has missed a couple of...
Paul Gustard: England’s scrum is best
1 decade ago by The TimesJust in case Craig Joubert, the South African referee, was in any doubt as to how the home team expect...
Harlequins survive flurry of late tries
1 decade ago by The TimesHarlequins held on in a nervy finish to get the better of Bath last night — despite cruising into a...
Preview: Ireland v Italy
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsThe 2016 Championship has been an unforgiving one for Ireland and Italy so far, but all the scrutinising and soul-searching can be put to one side for now with both teams striving for their first win.
Preview: Scotland v France
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIt seems remarkable that Scotland have managed just one victory over France since the turn of the millennium, and it's certainly a stat Vern Cotter and his team will want to put right on Sunday.
Preview: England v Wales
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsEddie Jones spent a lot of his only press conference this week denying that England's World Cup loss to Wales last weekend was on their minds.
Cole’s shoulder and Marler’s hips are key weapons against the sly Wales scrum
1 decade ago by The TimesOn Thursday, Eddie Jones accused Wales of scrummaging illegally by pre-engaging, a practice which weaker scrums would use to try...
Trinh-Duc starts as France change six
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFrançois Trinh-Duc will make his first RBS 6 Nations start since 2013 after being named at fly-half by Guy Novès for Les Bleus on Sunday against Scotland.
