England’s defeat by Ireland a necessary wake-up call for Eddie Jones
9 years ago by The GuardianThere is no shame in losing 13-9 to Ireland but, regardless of the tricky conditions, England also made a major contribution to their own downfallIn 30 years’ time most people looking at the 2017 Six...
2017 W6N takes test rugby to a new level
9 years ago by Scrum Queens NewsNever has there been an event in the history of women’s rugby like the 2017 Women’s Six Nations. Launched on a wave of unprecedented support - with every game available in broadcast quality, every...
How the Championship was won
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsEngland made it back-to-back RBS 6 Nations titles in a dramatic 2017 Championship which concluded on Super Saturday with a fond farewell in Edinburgh, a frantic finish in Paris and then a Dublin denouement.
Thuggish England get expunged from Test win record
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIreland 13–England 9. Oh dear. England’s pursuit of the Holy Grail of back-to-back Six Nation Grand Slams and a record 19 consecutive Tests victories against top-tier rugby nations was thwarted...
Jones: All Blacks 'there for the taking'
9 years ago by Rugby 365B&I LIONS SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Jones said New Zealand were "there for the taking" after his England side's bid to better the All Blacks' record winning streak ended with a defeat by Ireland...
Bernard Jackman: Ireland prove they're horrible to play against
9 years ago by Irish IndependentFrance winning a crazy match in Paris meant that Ireland knew they would go into the upcoming Rugby World Cup draw as fourth seed, regardless of the result against England.
Neil Francis: Players stick to Schmidt script after Cardiff lessons learned
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIf you were looking for thrills yesterday you would not have had to travel all the way to Blueberry Hill. A riveting contest, raw and belligerent and for the first time in a long time a crowd adjoined...
Schmidt reminds critics that a basic game can be remorselessly efficient
9 years ago by Irish IndependentSome days a team just has to win. Some days victory is the only option. Some days players have to show who they really are. It may sound odd given that two of Ireland's last three Six Nations campaigns...
Gourdon thrilled by French concentration in closing stages
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsKevin Gourdon was delighted with the way France held their nerve in their dramatic victory over Wales on Super Saturday.
Itoje will learn from Ireland
9 years ago by Rugby 365SIX NATIONS REACTION: Maro Itoje will be a better player for the bitter experience of a Dublin defeat by Ireland, according to England coach Eddie Jones.
