Six Nations: talking points from the fourth round of matches
1 decade ago by The GuardianSix Nations champions England can thank Manu Tuilagi’s late intervention and Wales’ ponderous early efforts, France are still capable of spoiling the grand slam party, and calls for Italy to be relegated...
England’s new vibe too strong for Wales before old habits resurface
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Eddie Jones wants his side to stay on front foot for full 80 minutes• ‘I haven’t seen a lock as athletically gifted’ as Maro Itoje, says head coachIt was a simple statement but, as so often...
Eddie Jones benefits as second row comes together perfectly for England | Andy Bull
1 decade ago by The GuardianMaro Itoje combined perfectly with Saracens team-mate George Kruis to offer new head coach a sparkling vision of the future against WalesOn the Saturday night shuttle bus from Twickenham to Richmond station,...
Powerful Maro Itoje Break Sets Up Try For Watson
1 decade ago by In The LooseWatch as a brilliant break by young second-row Maro Itoje sets up a two-on-one overlap for England and allows Anthony Watson to run in a try against Wales.The post Powerful Maro Itoje Break Sets Up Try...
Eddie Jones’ grand design taking shape as England outsmart Wales | Dean Ryan
1 decade ago by The GuardianDylan Hartley, Dan Cole, Maro Itoje, Anthony Watson among coach’s top disciples as a fresh intelligence shows in Six NationsIt was a great result for an England side growing into Eddie Jones’s blueprint....
England 25-21 Wales: how the Six Nations players at Twickenham rated
1 decade ago by The GuardianMaro Itoje and Billy Vunipola earn highest marks for England; Alun Wyn Jones stands out among a generally disappointing Wales team15 Mike Brown 6/10 The full-back’s try broke Irish resistance a fortnight...
Maro Itoje thrills England supporters with his skill and composure | Andy Bull
1 decade ago by The GuardianEddie Jones likened Itoje to a Vauxhall Viva before the Six Nations started, but after his performance against Wales the coach upgraded him to a BMWIn between everything else Eddie Jones has been doing,...
6 Nations Saturday Wrap-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother great day of rugby in the 6 Nations as Ireland and England both picked up wins, with 15 tries scored between the 2 matches.Ireland 58-15 ItalyIn the first game of the day Ireland brushed aside...
England move closer to Six Nations title
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REPORT: Maro Itoje starred as England beat Wales 25-21 at Twickenham on Saturday to put one hand on the Six Nations title and keep their Grand Slam hopes alive.
