Nations. Ireland’s Nations Championship campaign ended in disappointment with a 40-21 defeat to New Zealand at Eden Park, but Andy Farrell’s side still leave the southern hemisphere with plenty to...
On the up. The inaugural Nations Championship delivered exactly what rugby fans had hoped for. New rivalries, unforgettable moments and, perhaps most importantly, a chance for several players to announce...
Lucky. Nigel Owens believes Luke Jacobson was fortunate to stay on the field after the All Blacks flanker’s controversial clearout on Josh van der Flier during New Zealand’s Nations Championship...
Number 10. Brian O’Driscoll believes Jack Crowley remains Ireland’s first-choice fly-half despite Sam Prendergast being handed the opportunity to stake his claim during the Nations Championship. With Crowley sidelined for...
Whingers. Former All Blacks scrum-half Justin Marshall has launched a stinging criticism of Ireland following their Nations Championship defeat to New Zealand, accusing Andy Farrell’s side of looking for excuses...
Scenes. Argentina could face disciplinary action following the chaotic scenes that erupted at the end of their dramatic 31-24 defeat to England in Santiago del Estero. The ill-tempered Nations Championship...
Respect. Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi cut short his post-match press conference after accusing England of showing a “lack of respect” following Saturday night’s dramatic 31-24 defeat in Santiago del...
Madness. England survived an extraordinary finish to beat Argentina 31-24 in Santiago del Estero last night, but the final play has left plenty of people wondering how Los Pumas weren’t...
Reality check. Ireland’s 40-21 defeat to New Zealand at Eden Park has brought a particularly uncomfortable statistic into focus for Andy Farrell’s side. Ireland have now lost their last six...
Madness. Peter O’Mahony couldn’t hide his frustration after New Zealand escaped a yellow card following a controversial knock-on against Ireland at Eden Park. The incident sparked plenty of debate during...
