International : Rugby

Six Nations Betting: England can kick on with Rome win

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:47:10 +0000

Ralph Ellis was mightily impressed by the way Stuart Lancaster's young England held off Scotland on Saturday. Now our man is backing the Red Rose to triumph over Italy...

Six Nations Results: Brave new England triumph at Murrayfield

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:37:19 +0000

Dream start for Stuart Lancaster's inexperienced team as Scotland are left to rue errors and indecisiveness once again...

Six Nations Team Guide: Italy

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:12:40 +0000

New coach, same old question for the Azzuri: can they avoid the Six Nations wooden spoon? Geoffrey Riddle gives his verdict on Italy's chances...

Six Nations Betting: France's World Cup performance no indicator of RBS success

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:06:19 +0000

When it comes to predicting future tournament success, neither the World Cup, nor the Six Nations, is much cop, according to Jack Houghton.

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...

Rugby Six Nations Team Guide: Wales

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:04:29 +0000

There's no doubting the novelty of their training regimes but Wales' squad is missing too many key players to make them realistic contenders, says Geoffrey Riddle.

Rugby Six Nations Team Guide: England

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:51:27 +0000

They're one of the most inexperienced sides at this year's tournament but they're also likely to be just about the fittest. Other than that, there's not a huge amount to like about them, says Geoffrey Riddle.

Will Greenwood: Loving the new England

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:21:34 +0000

Will Greenwood is in an upbeat mood as a new era of responsibility and optimism sweeps through the England rugby team. He also explains how a hangover almost cost him his own call-up.

Six Nations Betting: Toby Flood out of Scotland v England

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:42:11 +0000

Leicester fly-half ruled out for up to six weeks but he should be back for the trip to Italy...

Six Nations: England axe Danny Care

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:01:45 +0000

Scrum-half will play no part in Six Nations after second arrest in three weeks. Meanwhile, there's only one month to go until the tournament begins...

Will Greenwood: Lancaster, Farrell, Rowntree are right appointments

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:41:46 +0000

Will Greenwood believes that the RFU's interim Six Nations appointments are a step in the right direction for England. He also reckons next week's CEO appointment will be exciting news...

Rugby Betting: Barbarians and Aussies set for big score

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:04:03 +0000

Stuart Jones reckons a big score is in store

Will Greenwood: Tough and tight for England in return fixture

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:26:30 +0000

Will Greenwood sees a more settled Wales outfit giving an experimental England side a rough ride in Cardiff