England on £2 million jackpot if they win Six Nations
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe England squad will share a bonus of almost £370,000 if they win the RBS Six Nations title on Saturday as part of a potential shared jackpot of more than £2 million, The Daily Telegraph can disclose. ...
Gatland will not bend knee to Jones
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales coach Warren Gatland says he will not go "on bended knees" to Adam Jones to ask the Cardiff Blues prop to come out of retirement. Jones quit Test rugby in January after being omitted...
England v France: Jonathan Joseph plays like the French greats of old - which is they love him, says Mike Catt
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe French newspapers have dubbed it L’Amoroso, a love affair with Jonathan Joseph, the type of thrilling player who used to be the preserve of Les Bleus, a Jo Maso or Philippe Sella or Yannick Jauzion,...
Warren Gatland: I will not beg Adam Jones to play for Wales against Italy in final Six Nations clash
1 decade ago by The TelegraphA stand-off was emerging between Warren Gatland and Adam Jones on Tuesday night as the Wales head coach pointedly said that he would not beg the tighthead prop to come out of international retirement. ...
England’s amazing Jonathan Joseph out to be a thorn in France’s side
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe sharpest finisher in the Six Nations has already run Toulouse ragged on Bath duty – now it could be France’s turn to suffer at Twickenham• Six Nations should have thrilling finale but do we need...
Inspirational leader Sergio Parisse on the Art of Number Eight
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpRoman history is awash with great leaders. Constantine, Caesar, Agrippa… and now Parisse. What separates a good team from the great? When do players become legends? This fascinating video gives us...
Laidlaw: We must avoid the wooden spoon
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScotland skipper Greig Laidlaw admits the Dark Blues will be left red-faced if they do not end this year's Six Nations with a victory on Saturday. Vern Cotter's side have impressed in brief spells...
Six Nations 2015: Staggered kick-off times mean advantage England with Ireland and Wales playing blind
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe perpetrators of injustice hope we stop noticing it, and thus the Six Nations Championship comes down to another day of staggered kick-offs that favour the table-topping team, in this case England. ...
Joseph calls for ruthless England
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Jonathan Joseph expects a ruthless performance from England in Saturday’s Six Nations showdown with France at Twickenham.
England challenged to be more ruthless
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumMike Catt has demanded England become more ruthless after reflecting with frustration on the missed chances that could yet cost them the Six Nations title. Scotland were dispatched 25-13 at Twickenham...
