The eight forwards and the scrum-half are the players who make up the line-out. The most important players in the line-out are the hooker, the two second rows and the scrum-half. They are the players ...

THE Six Nations is BACK – and that means a raft of rule changes. Five major changes have been introduced for this year’s tournament as rugby chiefs attempt to speed up the action. Some ...

Accuracy and timing are the two key factors for a perfect line-out throw. Any player in the team can throw the ball into the line-out, but usually it is the hooker who takes the responsibility. A ...

One suspects England will have to be squeaky clean with this intricate tactic during Six Nations ...

Not for nothing are the two ‘locks’ known as the engine room – it is they who provide the power in the scrum. The No 4 is typically shorter and bulkier, and pushes behind the tighthead; you will jump ...

Instead, his decision to start Fin Smith at fly-half paid rich dividends. Now, with successive home games against Scotland ...

ITV looks forward to live and exclusive coverage of the Rugby World Cup 2023 with a line-out of rugby’s biggest stars Gabriel Clarke spoke to the outgoing CEO of the Six Nations, Ben Morel ...