Internationals : Rugby

Six Nations Team Guide: France

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:51:10 +0000

France look rejuvenated under their new coach and Geoffrey Riddle believes this could be the year that they reward the Grand Slam backers...

Six Nations Team Guide: Ireland

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:22:39 +0000

Ireland may be without their talismanic centre this year but Geoffrey Riddle believes their strong squad can still enjoy a successful tournament...

Six Nations Team Guide: Scotland

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:17:57 +0000

Can Scotland stop conceding late, crucial scores in time for the 2012 Six Nations? Geoffrey Riddle assesses their chances and wonders if they might be worth backing on the main handicap line...

Six Nations Betting: Can England squash Sir Clive's sour grapes?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:19:01 +0000

The man who coached England to World Cup glory reckons the new boss is very lucky to be in charge for the Six Nations. But as Ralph Ellis points out, there's nothing wrong with a bit of luck in rugby (or betting, for that matter)...

Six Nations Betting: Ross Ford to lead Scotland

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:47:23 +0000

Scotland appoint captain ahead of Six Nations match against England on February 4.

Six Nations: England drift as Wood ruled out of Scotland trip

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:08:38 +0000

Flanker set to miss England's first two matches through injury. Is it time to back Scotland?

Six Nations Betting: Lancaster will be judged by results alone

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:33:37 +0000

Stuart Lancaster has impressed as so far as England coach but, as Ralph Ellis points out, the team haven't played a match yet. So judge the boss and decide his future when the Six Nations is over...

Heineken Cup: Farrell hails Wilko as Sarries rally for Ospreys test

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:54:12 +0000

The RFU have appointed a CEO who hopes to make rugby as professional off the pitch as it is on it. He could do worse than study the example of Saracens, says Ralph Ellis.

Will Greenwood: Wilko was perfect ten and perfect team-mate

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Betfair Ambassador Will Greenwood played alongside Jonny Wilkinson in England's World Cup-winning side. Here, he pays tribute to the ideal team-mate and a man who took his position to another level...

Four Nations Betting: England out to prove point against Aussies

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:39:14 +0000

Stuart Jones expects England to come out all guns blazing at Elland Road on Saturday night. However, Australia's class could still make the difference...

Four Nations: Are England League stars outshining Union flops?

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:46:21 +0000

England might not beat Australia in Saturday's Four Nations final but they will push the Aussies all the way, says in-proft Ralph Ellis.

Martin Johnson quits as England manager

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:09:53 +0000

Graham Henry is the front runner as RFU begin long search to replace England manager Martin Johnson...

Four Nations Betting: Loyal Sam can lead England against Kiwis

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:49:33 +0000

Ralph Ellis' strategy paid off against the Aussies so what's he planning this week when England take on New Zealand?

Four Nations Betting: England's chance to beat Australia

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:05:49 +0000

England have a chance of causing an upset against the Aussies on Saturday but long term they will continue to struggle to retain their best players, says Ralph Ellis.

Martin Johnson backs Hartley to rise above Gatland mind games

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:43:24 +0000

England boss is unconcerned by Welsh coach's criticisms of hooker and backs him to perform in Six Nations clash.