Nations Championship starts with a bang. Is captain Pollock the answer for England?
The opening weekend of the Nations Championship produced some brilliant matches! Alfie Reynolds, Stuart Barnes and Elgan Alderman look back...
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20 of 573 episodesEngland 'obliterated' by ruthless South Africa
England's opening match in the Nations Championship saw them hammered 45-21 by South Africa at Ellis Park. From the stadium Will Kelleher, A...
How Can England stun the Springboks?
What are the odds that England beat South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday? From South Africa, Will Kelleher is joined by Alex Lowe and Ch...
Does rugby need the Nations Championship?
The inaugural Nations Championship starts this weekend but does rugby need it? Do fans even know or care what it is? Will Kelleher, Alex Low...
Northampton Saints beat Exeter Chiefs in compelling final
Northampton Saints are the champions of England! They beat Exeter Chiefs 26-17 in the final to be crowned champions for the second time in t...
Can Exeter upset Saints to win the Prem?
Northampton Saints will play Exeter Chiefs in the Prem final on Saturday. Alfie and Will are at Sandy Park in Devon as they look ahead to th...
Prem semi-final drama! Why didn't Bath kick a drop goal?
Northampton will face Exeter in the Prem final! Charlie Morgan and Will Kelleher join Alfie Reynolds to look back on the semi-final weekend...
Are these the most evenly matched Prem semi-finals ever?
The Prem rugby semi-final line-up is confirmed: Northampton hosts rivals Leicester and Bath play Exeter. Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Charl...
Who will qualify for the play-offs!?
With one week of the regular season remaining Alfie, Will and Elgan look ahead to the final weekend in the Prem. They chat about the crunch...
French dominance in Europe! Bordeaux hammer Leinster
Alex and Will are in Bilbao to reflect on the Champions Cup final! Bordeaux have won back-to-back titles to join the elite sides in European...
Should Van Rensburg be in the England squad?
Steve Borthwick's latest England training squad includes Benhard Janse Van Rensburg, who has qualified on residency grounds. Does it make se...
Why did the RFU back Borthwick?
Despite England having their worst ever men's 6 Nations campaign why has an RFU review backed Steve Borthwick in his role as head coach? Alf...
Brilliant Bordeaux, but Bath bemused. Was French TV to blame?
Bordeaux and Leinster reached the Champions Cup final after defeating Bath and Toulon, respectively. The defending champions Bordeaux now ha...
BONUS: Can rugby survive its brain injury problem?
Shane Christie was one of the brightest rugby stars in New Zealand before suffering multiple concussions, leading to a brain injury that wou...
British & Irish Lions tour to France: No-brainer or an erosion of history?
The British & Irish Lions are exploring the possibility of touring Japan, Argentina or France. Is this a dangerous erosion of tradition? A s...
Do the Prem's blowouts challenge its franchise future?
It was a week of contrasts in both the Prem and Women's 6 Nations. In the Gallagher Prem the league continues to attract new investment but...
England v France: which Champions Cup quarter-final was better?
Alfie Reynolds, Elgan Alderman and Charlie Morgan look back on the Champions Cup quarter-finals. They ask which was better...Bath and Northa...
Are Toulouse and Bordeaux the greatest club sides in the world?
The last-16 of the Champions Cup delivered! Following an exciting weekend Alfie Reynolds, Elgan Alderman, Alex Lowe and Mark Palmer look bac...
Parling's push: love it or hate it?
Following a trio of showpiece matches at big stadiums in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Will and Charlie are back in studio to review the action....
Can Dyson's dosh build a dynasty at Bath?
Sir James Dyson has become a 50% shareholder at Bath, so what does that mean for the club and for English domestic rugby? Will it cement the...