2017 Six Nations: Best of Social Media from round 3
9 years ago by Rugby DumpRound three of the 2017 Six Nations was overcast by the 'Ruck Gate' scandal at Twickenham, but Scotland recorded their first win against Wales in a decade, and Ireland edged out a nervy game against France...
Six Nations: Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Round 3 concludes and the standings start to paint a clearer picture. Scotland maintained their strong home form to breeze by a disappointing Wales side, Ireland dispatched Les Blues in Dublin &...
6 Nations Highlights: England vs Italy
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland ran out 36-15 victors over Italy in this afternoon's Six Nations clash at Twickenham. It was a cagey start from both sides but it was the Italians who led at the break, by 10-5. England came out...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I'm a fan of Italy's 'anti-rucking'
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: What we did see at Twickenham was a very gutsy and clever, if ultimately unsuccessful, response from a wounded Italy side that felt under pressure. ,
Italy ruck tactics bemuse England and agitate coach Eddie Jones
9 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland had a tough time adapting when Italy employed a breakdown tactic that we've seen used by a few teams before, namely the Chiefs in Super Rugby. It resulted in chaos for the halfbacks, and led Eddie...
Six Nations: talking points from the weekend’s action
9 years ago by The GuardianItaly proved a point beyond their spoiling tactics, Finn Russell leads the list of potential Scottish Lions and will Ireland pay for lack of pace out wide?There can be only one talking point about Conor...
England get the win over innovative Italy side at Twickenham
9 years ago by Rugby DumpItaly employed some unique, controversial tactics that helped them stay in the game for all of 70 minutes before England pulled away with a flurry of tries for a hard-earned 36-15 victory at Twickenham...
Revealed: The story behind the cunning Italian tactic that so flummoxed England at Twickenham
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConor O'Shea didn't create the defensive tactic that left England players scratching their head. Here is everything you need to know about the offside law and how Italy manipulated it to their advantage
Stuart Barnes' talking points
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyStuart Barnes explains why Italy's tactics should not be criticised and why Eddie Jones' reaction and referee Romain Poite meant they were hard done by.
Guest Blogger: The Pro12 trip to the USA
9 years ago by The Pen GWGuest blogger and Glasgow fan 'The Pen' discusses the Pro12 trip the USA Robbie Williams, Cheryl Cole, Oasis, the Aviva Premiership… I could go on listing the number of people, bands and organisations...
