Best Of The Rest
Here are 10 pieces from around the world covering topics like nutrition, tactics, ambition, potential, code changes, officiating, and some nostalgia.
Spotlight – England Scrum
“If England are bested in the scrum they will not win this game.” Not too many would have disagreed with Brian Moore, and yet they were, and they did.
Reds Take Down Brumbies
The Brumbies failed to fire at home, managing to score only one try against a Reds defense determined to spoil the homecoming party.
False Start Sinks Blues
There were some sensational individual moments during the match, but in terms of team tactics both sides looked to be still in pre-season mode.
Team Of The Week
Lots of strong performances this week that made it difficult to pick a winner in several positions. Let’s hope that trend continues for the coming rounds!
Instant Classic In London
England turned the Six Nations on its head with a stirring victory at Twickenham in undoubtedly the best match of the tournament thus far.
Weir Saves Scotland
Just when it looked like the Wooden Spoon was theirs, Scotland pulled off a miracle victory thanks to a last minute drop goal by Duncan Weir.
Wales Reach Old Heights
Warren Gatland’s threats appear to have worked as Wales rebounded to smash a hapless French side at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night.
Cheetahs Outwrestle Bulls
The Cheetahs scored a historic first ever victory over the Bulls in Bloemfontein, and did so by beating them at their own game.
Chiefs Win Slugfest
A pulsating game between the defending champion Chiefs and their fiercest rivals, the Crusaders, got New Zealand’s Super Rugby season off to a cracking start.