Lineout Calls of the Week – Six Nations 2026 Report Cards

Well, that was all rather a lot of fun, wasn’t it? We haven’t enjoyed a Six Nations as much as the recently concluded 2026 edition in a very long time. It’s a tournament we always look forward to, and it is usually the highlight of our annual calendar. Still, this year’s offering was something trulyContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week – Six Nations 2026 Report Cards”

Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why

As this weekend marks the halfway point in this year’s Six Nations, it is no wonder that it is the sole focus of this week’s missive, and what a tournament it’s been so far! However, as always, at this point, some big questions are presenting themselves. First and foremost, can anyone derail the seemingly inevitableContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why”

Lineout Calls of the Week – What to Watch and Why

Well, it’s that magical time of the year once more, people, and we can’t wait. With Sixmas Eve nearly upon us, we can’t wait to open our presents at the Stade de France on Thursday night as this year’s Six Nations kicks off. The Six Nations in the year before the World Cup has, forContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week – What to Watch and Why”

Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why

Anyone else enjoying these November Tests as much as we are, despite having to sandwich them in between a ridiculous work schedule? We did manage to catch three cracking games of rugby as Scotland came tantalisingly close once again to almost upsetting New Zealand’s apple cart in a genuine thriller. Then France and South AfricaContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why”

Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why

What an exciting weekend we have ahead of us. On the Lions front there is plenty to talk about, as the Wallabies suffer a major injury setback with the loss of fly half Noah Lolesio to injury and the Lions gain an extra fly half in the shape of Owen Farrell. In the case ofContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why”

Lineout Calls of the Week – The Year Ahead – Part 3 – Scotland and Wales

With the Six Nations JUST around the corner, we start 2025 with a look at Scotland and Wales and what lies in store for them this year. Scotland the brave desperately need to turn that marvelous quality into results at long last, and this is perhaps the year they have the best chance of doingContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week – The Year Ahead – Part 3 – Scotland and Wales”