Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success
Steve Borthwick has defended England’s kick-heavy gameplan after they edged Scotland 16-15 to stay in Guinness Six Nations title contention.
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Ireland survive Six Nations scare before clinching Triple Crown with Wales win
Title favourites Ireland survived a major Six Nations scare as they clinched the Triple Crown by beating a transformed Wales team 27-18 in Cardiff.
Dan Sheehan insists Ireland need to stick to basics against Wales
Dan Sheehan says Ireland will “knuckle down to basics” when they continue their Guinness Six Nations title quest against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Dragons start life after Warren Gatland – Wales v Ireland talking points
Wales begin life after Warren Gatland when they tackle Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday.
Simon Easterby focused on Ireland amid Wales speculation
Simon Easterby insists he is committed to Ireland in response to reports he is a contender to take over from departed Wales boss Warren Gatland.
No pressure on Fin Smith to outdo Finn Russell in Calcutta Cup – Ollie Lawrence
England centre Ollie Lawrence insists Fin Smith is not under pressure to outshine “world-class” Scotland fly-half Finn Russell during a pivotal Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham.
Wales interim boss Matt Sherratt set to make wholesale changes for Ireland match
Matt Sherratt looks set to rip up the Wales team beaten by Italy and make wholesale changes for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Ireland.
England boss Steve Borthwick backs ‘world-class goal-kicker’ Marcus Smith
England boss Steve Borthwick has backed “world-class goal-kicker” Marcus Smith to rediscover his aim from the tee during Saturday’s crunch Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland.