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Jamie Lyall

'If we win, I would cry': Paolo Garbisi on fashion, law and England

Paolo Garbisi was 14 when Italy last won a Six Nations match. The fly-half starlet talks fashion, family, France and facing Englan…

Analysis
Owain Jones

Wayne Pivac: 'We owe it to ourselves and our public to put on a better display.'

Wales were humbled out in Dublin admidst disquiet at home, and Wayne Pivac has said his squad owe the Welsh fans a performance aga…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why did England's attack struggle in the Calcutta Cup?

England, normally so efficient on attack, struggled to crack the Scottish defence in Edinburgh.

Analysis
Ben Smith

Ireland have the world's best attack with Johnny Sexton at No 10

If you enjoy beautiful rugby, Ireland are the team to watch - especially with Johnny Sexton at the helm.

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Six Nations: Scotland dare to dream

Analysis
Jamie Lyall

Can Scotland's best squad in a generation rise to the occasion?

Scotland are being talked up by those in the know as serious contenders, a side that England should respect and even fear but hope…

Analysis
Johnnie Beattie

Johnnie Beattie: 'Tears streamed down my face. Every time.'

Johnnie Beattie explains why England will miss Owen Farrell, the set-piece could hurt France, and this Six Nations will be the tig…

Analysis
Andy Clarke

Fly-half focus: The men who could decide the Six Nations

The fly-half can make or break a well-practiced gameplan and in the Six Nations, there will be a plethora of talent on show, stret…

Analysis
Martin Gillingham

France plot road to success by heeding errors of the past

France's renaissance has seen them thrust into the unfamiliar role as Six Nations tournament favourite but their sights are on an …

Interview
Jamie Lyall

Hines' Calcutta Cup of tears

Nathan Hines talks walking out on Scotland, jousting with Eddie Jones and Calcutta Cup joy.

Interview
Ross Harries

Cardiff's 'College of Knowledge' hits the bullseye

This year's Six Nations will feature a smattering of Cardiff-reared talent that didn't come through the conventional academy route…

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Rugby shows vision to widen its congregation

Rugby returned to terrestrial TV in a boon to domestic rugby and with the Six Nations just days away, rugby is set to return to ce…

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