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Cotter on his guard as France restore sparkle

9 years ago by The Times

When Vern Cotter, the Scotland head coach, was asked which element of French rugby culture he would like to bring...

Cole will be under fire when Wales attempt to splinter the scrum

9 years ago by The Times

ANGLE OF ATTACK On Thursday, Eddie Jones, the England head coach, accused Wales of scrummaging illegally by pre-engaging, a practice...

How England and Wales will line up at Twickenham

9 years ago by The Times

England 15 Mike Brown Must develop an ability to use others around him because he has missed a couple of...

Paul Gustard: England’s scrum is best

9 years ago by The Times

Just in case Craig Joubert, the South African referee, was in any doubt as to how the home team expect...

Harlequins survive flurry of late tries

9 years ago by The Times

Harlequins held on in a nervy finish to get the better of Bath last night — despite cruising into a...

Preview: Ireland v Italy

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

The 2016 Championship has been an unforgiving one for Ireland and Italy so far, but all the scrutinising and soul-searching can be put to one side for now with both teams striving for their first win.

Preview: Scotland v France

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

It seems remarkable that Scotland have managed just one victory over France since the turn of the millennium, and it's certainly a stat Vern Cotter and his team will want to put right on Sunday.

Preview: England v Wales

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Eddie Jones spent a lot of his only press conference this week denying that England's World Cup loss to Wales last weekend was on their minds.

Cole’s shoulder and Marler’s hips are key weapons against the sly Wales scrum

9 years ago by The Times

On Thursday, Eddie Jones accused Wales of scrummaging illegally by pre-engaging, a practice which weaker scrums would use to try...

Trinh-Duc starts as France change six

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

François Trinh-Duc will make his first RBS 6 Nations start since 2013 after being named at fly-half by Guy Novès for Les Bleus on Sunday against Scotland.