A 12–0 hole against the All Blacks usually means lights out. Not this time. We break down how England wrestled control back at Twickenham: Ford’s cold-blooded drop goals, a backline reshuffle that added real speed with Marcus Smith at 15, and a pack that went from shaky lineouts to statement scrums. Dingwall and Lawrence offered balance and bite in midfield, while Underhill and Earl set the tone with dominant contact and tireless carrying. It wasn’t perfect, but it was organised, ruthless, an...
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A 12–0 hole against the All Blacks usually means lights out. Not this time. We break down how England wrestled control back at Twickenham: Ford’s cold-blooded drop goals, a backline reshuffle that added real speed with Marcus Smith at 15, and a pack that went from shaky lineouts to statement scrums. Dingwall and Lawrence offered balance and bite in midfield, while Underhill and Earl set the tone with dominant contact and tireless carrying. It wasn’t perfect, but it was organised, ruthless, an...
The curtain falls on the Premiership's regular season, but the drama has only just begun. In this episode, Dave and Rory dissect a Round 18 filled with surprising performances, emotional farewells, and the final playoff picture taking shape. Bath's youthful squad showed remarkable courage against Saracens, with debutants Tyler Afaya and Barford crossing the whitewash, offering a tantalizing glimpse into their future despite the 36-26 defeat. Meanwhile, fans at Welford Road witnessed a poigna...
Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls
A 12–0 hole against the All Blacks usually means lights out. Not this time. We break down how England wrestled control back at Twickenham: Ford’s cold-blooded drop goals, a backline reshuffle that added real speed with Marcus Smith at 15, and a pack that went from shaky lineouts to statement scrums. Dingwall and Lawrence offered balance and bite in midfield, while Underhill and Earl set the tone with dominant contact and tireless carrying. It wasn’t perfect, but it was organised, ruthless, an...