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
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...
Woodward: Italy 'innovative'
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFormer England coach Sir Clive Woodward has described the controversial breakdown tactics used by Italy during their Six Nations game against England as "innovative and inspired".
Jones: Revise breakdown laws
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEddie Jones has called for World Rugby to take action and revise breakdown laws following England's 36-15 win over Italy in the Six Nations.
Watch - Six Nations Remix: England don't know the rules
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsAn alternative look back at the third round of the Six Nations, as England don't know the rules, Eddie Jones is angry and Rhys Webb is impish.
Conor O'Shea: I'm sick and tired of people having a pop
9 years ago by Irish IndependentItaly boss Conor O'Shea accused Eddie Jones of a lack of respect after the England head coach launched a fierce attack on Italy's game-plan at Twickenham, claiming the crowd should be offered a refund...
England suggest Italy’s no-ruck innovation could kill rugby union
9 years ago by The Guardian• George Ford urges authorities to review laws before Scotland match• Coach Eddie Jones says game ‘became a joke’ due to Italy’s tacticsGeorge Ford has called on World Rugby to change its laws...
