Category: rugby-league
Six Nations 2023 – Ireland a ‘different team to one that lost to France last year’ – James Lowe
Wing James Lowe believes Ireland are a different team to the one that lost to France last year as they prepare to meet in the Six Nations on Saturday. France […]
England v Italy – Henry Slade recalled in Steve Borthwick’s 36-man squad
Henry Slade has been included in England’s 36-man squad after recovering from injury as they prepare to host Italy in the Six Nations. The centre, 29, withdrew from England’s squad […]
Six Nations 2023 – Talking points after wins for Scotland, Ireland and France
France extend their winning run – just, Ireland spoil Warren Gatland’s return and Scotland complete the Calcutta Cup hat-trick against their oldest rivals England. The opening weekend of the 2023 […]
Italy 24-29 France – Six Nations champions avoid shock defeat in Rome
Defending champions France came from behind to avoid a shock defeat against Italy in a thrilling Six Nations game. The Azzurri led 24-22 before Matthieu Jalibert sniped over from close […]
Matt Dawson column – Steve Borthwick has boxed himself in with Owen Farrell
I would not be quick to criticise England’s defeat by Scotland. Overall it was a fair performance, but there is one looming area of concern for me – and I […]
Six Nations 2023 – England 23-29 Scotland – Superb Scots retain Calcutta Cup at Twickenham
Duhan van der Merwe’s late try gave Scotland back-to-back wins at Twickenham for the first time, turning Calcutta Cup history on its head with a stunning Six Nations victory against […]
Six Nations 2023 – Halfpenny starts for Wales against Ireland
Leigh Halfpenny is set to make his first Wales start for 19 months in Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Ireland in Cardiff. The Scarlets full-back, 34, who has returned from […]
Six Nations 2023 – How each team is shaping up for the tournament
The 2023 Six Nations is arguably set to be the tournament’s most exciting edition since the last World Cup almost four years ago. The top two sides in the world […]
Steve Phillips – Welsh Rugby Union chief executive set to resign
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips is set to leave his role. A BBC Wales Investigates programme raised allegations of misogyny and racism in Welsh rugby’s governing body. Phillips, […]
Ben Youngs says rugby union has ‘risks’ and ‘rewards’ following tackle height changes
England’s most-capped male player Ben Youngs insists the rewards of rugby union outweigh the risks as the debate over the tackle law rages on. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced […]