Best of the weekend: upsets aplenty set up tantalising final round across Europe
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogPlayoff race goes down to wire as Tigers and Chiefs win against the oddsWell, it’s a good job I’m not a betting man. Or, perhaps more honestly, this weekend showed why in the past I have been a...
Midweek Madness - Nigel Owens puts Chris Robshaw in his place
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFamed for his no-nonsense attitude to officiating, referee Nigel Owens was evidently fed up with England captain Chris Robshaw's persistent attempts to influence his decisions during England's 55-35 win...
England 55 France 35, player ratings
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland Mike Brown: Neat work in the build-up to Youngs’s try and counter-attacked with real intent while winning the aerial battle against the French backs. Anthony Watson: The Bath man was surprisingly...
Preview & key stats: England v France (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland head coach Stuart Lancaster has brought in lock Geoff Parling for Dave Attwood in the only change to the side that beat Scotland. Attwood is dropped from the squad altogether, with Nick...
Six Nations: This France side are the worst I've ever seen
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThis is one of the worst French teams that I have ever seen. Ever! Watching them play last week against Italy reminded me of those silent disco nights where everyone is listening to music through headphones;...
French merry-go-round continues
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Young Stade Francais flyhalf Jules Plisson has been called up for France's final Six Nations clash with England on Saturday as coach Philippe Saint-Andre named a 16th different halfback pairing. Plisson,...
Keys to the Game: England v France
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFollow the match with IBM TryTracker When England manufactured at least six attempts at goal, they won 83 per cent of their 58 Test matches before the start of this year’s Six Nations, according to...
England vs France: Last 4
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s match against France this weekend is the final match of this year’s competition, and will more than likely decide who will take home this year’s championship. Although France have been...
Team of the Week: Dragons & Roses
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Six Nations race will go down to the wire, but Wales got some early reward in rugby365's famous weekly selection. Wales, following a 23-16 win over Ireland that threw the championship race wide...
Jeremy Guscott's Six Nations review
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsA largely superb weekend of rugby sets up a cliff-hanger of a conclusion to this season's Six Nations. After Wales had brought Ireland's 10-Test winning streak to an end in a brutal meeting in...
