The Apprentice v The Master
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOne will be the smallest man on the pitch, a 21-year-old international novice in his first season of Six Nations rugby. The other is teak-tough and combat-hardened, 400 international points further...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015: Round 16 Predictions
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogOspreys vs Leinster First up we have Ospreys hosting Leinster. Just a few weeks ago the Welsh side were sitting pretty on top of the table but two consecutive losses in Scotland have dumped them out...
Ireland v England: George Ford's game is perfect to flat-foot hosts and steal Six Nations victory
1 decade ago by The TelegraphGeorge Ford, at first glance, is not a nose-to-nose rugby player. He is hardly the most musclebound of No10s, and he is not going to dominate the defensive channels. Against Wales, he missed...
Robinson enjoying his rugby with Scarlets
1 decade ago by Scarlets RugbySince joining the Scarlets wing wizard Harry Robinson has scored eight tries, three more than he scored in four season with former side Cardiff Blues.
Six Nations 2015: Ireland vs England Prediction
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogThe Six Nations appears to have split into three echelons after two rounds – two sides have two wins, two have one, and two have none. Ireland and England sit firmly in the upper echelon, making their...
England starts for Nowell and Goode
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJack Nowell and Alex Goode will start for England against Ireland in the Six Nations in Dublin on Sunday. Saracens full-back Goode replaces Mike Brown with Exeter Chiefs wing Nowell named ahead...
Ireland v England: Stuart Lancaster's settled team selection reflects feel-good factor in the camp
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNo shocks, a sense of inevitability, only two changes, one enforced, one through choice – these are good signs for England. The sense of well-being in camp is reflected in the lack of surprise...
Howley hails record-breaker North
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumRob Howley has praised George North's "exceptional" ability as he prepares to set a new world record in Saturday's Six Nations showdown against France. At 22, North will become the youngest player...
North urged to play like a Saint
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWinger George North has been challenged to replicate his Northampton club form for Wales by backs coach Rob Howley. North, 22, will become the youngest player in history to make 50 Test match...
Alex Goode adds to England's great selection race ahead of Six Nations clash against Ireland
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsAlex Goode through circumstance, Jack Nowell by choice. Such are the changes to the England team to play Ireland in Dublin on Sunday that will be announced by Stuart Lancaster. Mike Brown is injured...
