The Fabien Galthié era has got off to a flying start for France, with a pair of wins over England and Italy. Those wins have inspired hope of a return to the glory days for Les Bleus, who have won three Grand Slams in the Six Nations era, a return only
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Watkin eyes Wales selection after try-scoring return for Ospreys
Owen Watkin is eyeing a place in Wales’ Guinness Six Nations squad after marking his return from injury with a try for Ospreys. The 23-year-old centre made his comeback against Ulster on Saturday following a two-month lay-off due to knee surgery. And Watkin hit the ground running at the Liberty Stadium, crossing
Five Fantasy backs who’ve starred so far
We have breathing space this weekend in Guinness Six Nations Fantasy Rugby and chance to assess your performance so far, which players have boosted your numbers and which have left more to be desired? Back-rowers have dominated the points scoring so far but make no mistake the backs will turn things
Monye impressed by ‘maturing’ England prop Genge
Former England wing Ugo Monye believes Ellis Genge is “maturing as a player†as the prop continues to impress in this year’s Championship. Genge came off the bench to score the match-winning try in England’s 13-6 victory over Scotland at BT Murrayfield last weekend. It was the 24-year-old’s first score in the
Parkes: Collar moment with Jones took me by surprise
Hadleigh Parkes has admitted he was completely taken aback when Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones adjusted his collar before their Guinness Six Nations defeat to Ireland. Jones was introducing the Wales players to the Irish president Michael D. Higgins when he spotted Parkes’ tracksuit collar was turned down, prompting him to
Earls: Ireland camp more ‘chilled’ under Farrell
Keith Earls believes the relaxed attitude that Andy Farrell has brought to the Ireland camp has been a major factor in his side’s impressive start to the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. Farrell has overseen victories against Scotland and Wales in his first two matches in charge of the international side, with
Hogg hailed as “pretty flawless†in victorious Chiefs return
Stuart Hogg made a try-scoring return for Exeter Chiefs as Rob Baxter hailed the Scotland captain after a “pretty flawless†performance against Gloucester Rugby. The 27-year-old gave the Devon side a welcome boost by offering his services on the Guinness Six Nations rest weekend after back-to-back defeats to Ireland and England. And