Wallabies in danger of falling behind as southern hemisphere influence widens | Bret Harris
8 years ago by The GuardianAs the north-south divide continues to close, life will only become tougher for Michael Cheika’s sideOne of the main talking points following the completion of the autumn internationals in Europe was...
Scotland flowering nicely while southern hemisphere sides show signs of wear | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianEverybody has felt the pace in the autumn internationals but Australia, South Africa and Argentina look pale imitations of the sides who reached the World Cup semi-finals in England two years agoEngland...
Autumn Tests prove sharpest cutting edge will lift Six Nations crown | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianAll Blacks’ style of skill and pace, a trend enthusiastically embraced by Scotland in autumn internationals, points way forward for England, Ireland and Walesthose who assume this has been just another...
Elliot Daly at the top of the class in England’s half-term report
8 years ago by The Guardian• Wing has been side’s brightest star in autumn internationals• Eddie Jones now two years into four-year World Cup projectA ninth victory of the year, seven more tries and one or two World Cup prospects...
Even in defeat Tongan fans show true passion and support
8 years ago by Rugby DumpAs the autumn internationals in the game of Union were getting underway across Europe on Saturday, a cracking and contentious Rugby League World Cup semi-final had occurred mere hours before at the...
WATCH: Micheal Chieka avoids sanction for outburst during England-Australia
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has avoided punishment following an investigation into alleged misconduct during last Saturday's Test against England. Cheika was caught mouthing what appeared to...
George North to leave Northampton and return home to Wales
8 years ago by The Guardian• Yet to be decided which Welsh region wing will play for next season• Gloucester flanker Ross Moriarty poised for move to DragonsGeorge North is leaving Northampton to return to Wales at the end of...
Autumn Internationals: Talking points from week two
8 years ago by Rugby WorldScotland almost pulled off a miraculous win over New Zealand, England capitalised on their luck against Australia while Wales and Ireland just inched to wins – we look at the big talking points from...
England Women must learn from ‘darkest moment’ of World Cup defeat
8 years ago by The Guardian• England face Canada at Allianz Park on Friday evening• Coach Simon Middleton says team need to be ‘ultra-competitive’The England Women coach, Simon Middleton, is hoping his squad can learn from...
Joe Schmidt’s Ireland make boldest statement on opening weekend | Andy Bull
8 years ago by The GuardianIreland’s resounding victory over South Africa gives them a claim on being Europe’s top side, while England and Wales labouredA lot of stiff, sore bodies will be hauled into team meetings this Monday,...
