Whilst not pretty it’s hard to deny England have made huge strides since the Summer Series. Improved discipline, fitness levels seem to be there or there about and defence has become as miserly as you could want conceding a sum total of 18 points in the two world cup matches against Tier One opposition to date. But, whilst all of the above might be true it remains to be seen if they...
The opening round of the HSBC World Series, the Emirates Dubai Sevens is one of the Jewels in the World Series Crown. There are very few occasions you'll see social Rugby played alongside the Elite level of the game. It has a unique flavour that no other tournament around the world manages to emulate. In last years main event South Africa's Blitz Bokkes took the...
Try scoring was on the up in this year’s Six Nations. A bumper crop of 61 trys scored, compared to last year’s 37, showed there was a definite intent to play more attacking rugby from all teams involved. The most obvious change was within England where I think the midfield has looked far more balanced and far more effective. Andy Farrell and Mike Catt seem to have got this midfield executing under pressure and right on the...
