Removing Italy results (apologies); 8/10 games in this
@SixNationsRugby
finished within five points. Four of those games were decided in the last three minutes, two with the final play. Most tries in a 6N tournament. Most red cards in a 6N tournament. Glorious, glorious chaos.
If
@Alex_Goode0
plays for
@Saracens
against Worcester on Saturday, still wearing his European Cup final kit and bum bag, without having been home or to bed, would this confirm him as the greatest sportsman of all time? Only four days to go...
Does this mean you’re asking me to report the news* again?
(*the Lions tour)
Unbelievably excited to be coming out of retirement for the Lions Series on
@skysports
this summer.
Very best of luck to those chosen. Squad reaction 6pm on SS, with Warren Gatland.
I cannot even fathom the reaction if Owen Farrell had said 'I wasn't given a fair opportunity or respected' off the back of Wales v England in this year's Six Nations.
The rub of the green; is this not part of rugby, every sport and a pretty big chunk of life?
Can't help but feel this story has another couple of chapters...
In the meantime, make him England captain this summer.
Tip of the cap,
@KyleSinckler
.
Respect levels through the roof for
@KyleSinckler
after this incredibly emotional
@btsportrugby
interview 👏
So refreshing to see such honesty after a tough week, and what a way to show his mental strength with a MOTM display for
@BristolBears
🐻
Swimming against the tide, but just want to say good luck this weekend
@EnglandRugby
. While the world melts and everyone shouts at each other, I'm quite looking forward to lighting the fire, opening another bottle of red and watching a bit of rugby.
Never mind the Kardashians, what the world needs is a documentary team to try and Keep Up With the Marlers. Another one on the way next week? Don't stop there
@JoeMarler
...
You will not see a better victory in this year's
@SixNationsRugby
than that win for France. How they managed to beat themselves quite so convincingly will take some getting over.
Jack Willis’ last 2 weeks:
31 Jan: named in ‘Shadow squad’. ⬇️
1 Feb: called into full squad ⬆️
4 Feb: left out of Eng 23 v Scotland ⬇️
11 Feb: named in Eng 23 v Italy ⬆️
13 Feb: 3.47pm Try ⏫
13 Feb: 3.55pm Stretchered off ⏬
Who the hell would be a professional sportsman?
Lions series to take place in South Africa as scheduled🏉
The British and Irish Lions 🦁 and hosts South Africa 🇿🇦 have agreed that they will proceed with planning for this summer's tour to go ahead as originally scheduled 👇
What a statement. Big score line, but bigger performance. England look like they’re coming to the boil at exactly the right point. Someone is going to have to play very, very well to beat them. Dare to dream?
Wonder how closely Warren Gatland is following this Saracens story? 8+ players almost certain to tour SA with Lions face prospect of taking on Boks after a season against Jersey, Rotherham and Ealing Trailfinders. Fit and fresh or off the boil? Gulp.
16 months ago Gareth Southgate took England to a first final in 55 years. Four months ago media and fans wanted him sacked. Now we’re celebrating him again at a World Cup.
Some additional context for tomorrow’s
@goodbadrugby
on Eddie Jones & England.
@EllisGenge
@jameshaskell
Here's a question - over the history of the Five/
@SixNationsRugby
which has been the most entertaining fixture? I would think Scotland v Wales has to be right up there...
One of the most enjoyable, fascinating interviews I think we've done
@goodbadrugby
.
Have spent most of today in the attic looking for my boots. I want to play for
@SaleSharksRugby
.
"I never celebrated enough"
@jameshaskell
talks his biggest rugby regrets throughout his career after announcing his retirement earlier today. 💔
Watch
#HouseofRugby
in full on YouTube:
New
@GoodBadRugby
- out tomorrow.
I think this might be one of the most remarkable interviews we've ever done. Extraordinary honesty from start to finish.
Podcasts:
Youtube:
In 2010 my daughter was born at 29 weeks. She's now a very groovy 8 year old. Happy 70th birthday to the NHS, who helped her and us to this point. Thank you to all the NHS nurses, doctors, volunteers and other staff who keep our NHS running and saving lives.
#ILoveTheNHS
#NHS70
Billy talks family feuds, Folau and leaves
@jameshaskell
speechless with some massive news right at the end! (yes, you read that correctly)…
Watch ‘The Billy Vunipola One’ now! 👇
@davidflatman
@duncanbell3
The broader conversation wasn’t about expectations of long term support. It was more that clubs can be brutal with players’ careers, but also expect (as do fans/media) players‘ absolute loyalty. Ellis’ point is that it’s business on both sides, but players get criticised for it.
Copy and paste from February. The cliché is no longer which French side will turn up, but in what minute they will self detonate. Quite remarkable in this day and age.
The House of Rugby show with
@jameshaskell
&
@AlexPayneTV
&
@miketindall13
has become a phenomenon. In 2019 alone we’re closing in on one & a half MILLION downloads & views from just seven shows. Thanks to everyone who’s downloaded or watched. Some big plans ahead
#houseofrugby
This week,
@edjackson8
joined House of Rugby to talk about the day his life changed forever after a jump in the pool left him paralysed from the neck down.
@AlexPayneTV
and
@jameshaskell
chat to him about his incredible recovery and his work with
@RestartRugby
Was Faiva's red card foul play or poor technique? If it's the latter, does that warrant a permanent disadvantage?
Reckon this game may well advance the cause of the Orange card. Offending player sent off, but another player can return after 20mins. As you were...
Apart from another
@jameshaskell
XV where we are legally prevented from including his selection at fullback, this was hopefully our most grown up show so far. Give it a spin. Thanks to
@nickheathsport
for the sense.
@JOE_co_uk
@GuinnessGB
Quite like the idea of playing on, but each fixture being determined by Rock, Paper, Scissors over a google hangout. Supporters can dial in. 15 head to heads. First to 8 wins. Win by three or more and you get a bonus point.
And the dominoes continue to fall.
@premrugby
officially out of action for 5weeks, for now 😢 Working to ensure your
@btsportrugby
content keeps coming though.
Semi final time. Predict the results this weekend to win on
@matchpint
. 📲
NZ by 6, SA by 6. Never have I wanted to be more wrong.
For those of you with a
@Guinness
in the chamber, don't forget to claim it this weekend before it expires.
Admittedly well into a good 🍷 but imagine if they called the USA office instead.
'Hello? D'ya fancy a crack at the 6N?'
'F'real?'
'Yeah. Makes the 2031 RWC a no brainer. Could be fun?'
'Sure! How about Eng in NY, Ire in New Eng and Fra in Florida?'
'Could work, I suppose.'
The band is back together! Just like slipping into an old pair of cords. And with a splash of charidee for the awesome people helpforheroes. New House of Rugby pod ready for your ear-balls via joe_co_uk rugbyjoe