Test rugby returns despite off field controversy – Six Nations round 1 preview

International rugby returns in the Northern Hemisphere this weekend with a dark cloud hovering above it off the field. The WRU and FFR have both had dramatic few weeks off the field with resignations to Steve Phillips and Bernard Laporte. On the field, Wales and England have new head coaches ahead of the final Six

2023 Six Nations predictions

It’s that time of year again, the Six Nations is upon us with a Rugby World Cup on the horizon. After a week which saw WRU CEO Steve Phillips resign from his post following allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia towards the governing body. This is my first piece since the allegations broke out,

This could be a brilliant rugby weekend – summer tests #3

Well, I don’t think many people thought that a home nations clean sweep would put us in this situation as we head into the final set of tests – all four summer series battles are heading for deciding tests. Ireland did such a good job on New Zealand, I can’t remember a time where I

A northern hemisphere response is needed – Summer tests #2 preview

After the first set of tests all going the way of the Southern hemisphere nations, the four home nations will need to improve ahead of the second tests as all four series could be done and dusted by Saturday evening. Ireland got a hammering against New Zealand at Eden Park after a promising opening quarter,

Who will prevail in the opening tests of the summer?

This weekend will see the first set of summer matches in the Southern Hemisphere which will see Saturday filled with so much rugby, I’m fully expecting to be unable to communicate with another person by the end of it. Enough about me, although one of the test matches that could catch people out for sleeping

Who will the Welsh sides play in Europe?

The draw for the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup took place in Dublin this afternoon with all four of the Welsh sides eagerly awaiting their European opponents for the 2022/23 season. After the disappointing season for the four Welsh clubs in the United Rugby Championship, the Ospreys are the only side to feature

Can England stop the French Grand Slam? – Six Nations round five preview

Super Saturday will see three games in the Guinness Six Nations as the championship finishes in Paris as France will be looking for their first Six Nations grand slam since 2010. Elsewhere in the championship, England, Scotland and Wales battle it out for third place in the table. If France fail to pick up a

Can anyone stop France? – Guinness Six Nations round 4 preview

After the second and final break week of the tournament, the Guinness Six Nations returns with three teams still in the hunt for the championship and only one side still on for a grand slam. The weekend of rugby kicks off on the Friday night as Wales welcome France to Cardiff before two games on

What’s coming up in the third round of the Six Nations?

The Guinness Six Nations returns after a break week with a couple of huge encounters. France travel to Edinburgh looking to continue their quest for their first Grand Slam since 2010 before England host Wales at Twickenham with the visitors looking for a win at ‘HQ’ for the first time since the 2015 Rugby World

Six Nations round 2 preview

After the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations, the second round of action will kick off on Saturday with three further games as we all find out who are the real contenders for the championship. France start the second round at the top of the table after a win over an Italy side that