World Rugby considering review of breakdown laws following England v Italy clash
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWorld Rugby is considering whether to review the laws governing the breakdown in light of the tactics used by Italy against England at Twickenham on Sunday.
England rucked off and five other thoughts from the weekend
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIt’s not a bad thing when a weekend of rugby begins on a Thursday evening and is still going strong on Monday morning – a bit like a couple of faded rugby stars on the disco dandruff… here’s...
World Rugby backs referee Poite over England v Italy ruck debate
9 years ago by The Guardian• Governing body not looking to change rules at this stage• England coach Eddie Jones criticised referee after victory on SundayWorld Rugby has given its backing to the referee Romain Poite after Eddie...
England’s players must develop quick wits however odd Jones’s complaints | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianThe England coach tried to divert attention from the tactical bafflement shown against Italy and this week’s relocation of Six Nations squad training to Oxford will see an attempt to make brains match...
‘He should have some respect' - Conor O'Shea responds to Matt Dawson's Twitter rant
9 years ago by Irish IndependentItaly coach Conor O'Shea has responded to criticism from England Rugby World Cup winner Matt Dawson after the former scrum-half criticised his side for their ruck-less tactics against England.
WATCH: Greenwood's Favourite 5
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyItaly's tactics, Ireland's half-backs and hat-trick hero Vicky Fleetwood feature in Greenwood's favourite five!
England v Italy: World Rugby says it is 'too early to speculate on law changes'
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIt is "too early to speculate" on rule changes after Italy used controversial tactics against England, says the sport's governing body.
England 'can't blame ruckgate'
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyItaly's "fascinating" tactics at Twickenham on Sunday do not entirely explain England's poor performance, according to Will Greenwood.
O’Brien: Ireland would have handled no-ruck tactics
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auSean O’Brien insists Ireland would have known exactly what to do if faced with Italy’s no-ruck tactics that bamboozled England on Sunday. Italy’s refusal to ruck at Twickenham caught...
Sean O’Brien praises ’smart’ Italy performance against England
9 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySean O’Brien has no doubt but that he would have been much quicker than a befuddled England in countering the unorthodox tactics used by Italy at Twickenham over the weekend.
