It’s time to give Italy the respect they deserve

As the 2010 RBS Six Nations unfolds, everyone is talking about Grand Slams for France, Triple Crowns for Ireland and just how poor England have been recently. What’s not being so openly talked about ...
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Wales must lift the Millennium roof

When a coach reflects so longingly on the loss of one player, it not only reminds us of what could have been but also highlights a team’s current shortcomings. Warren Gatland has always held Gavin He...

Paris braced for early title decider

Considering the first round of Six Nations matches are yet to be fully digested, some may feel it’s a little premature to start focusing on a potential title decider, but based on what we saw in week...

Johnson needs direction in the Six Nations

When the suits of the RFU summoned Martin Johnson – the alpha male of English rugby – to restore national pride in the spring of 2008, two questions stood out. Firstly, could captain marv...