Four ways England cut France open to score tries

Tommy Freeman rewarded for tireless work without the ball – Getty Images The challenge for coaches is to connect different aspects of their team so that they can flow together and support performances that overwhelm opponents. England wanted to win this Six Nations, but a major consolation prize is the way they showed such displays … Read more

England defeated France in a thriller to finish in third place

Gutted: Tommy Freeman’s late try wasn’t enough for England to beat France (AP) Big dramatic finishes are fast becoming the norm for England, but the irony of this week was that the Red Rose men fell exactly on the wrong side of the high theatre. Tommy Freeman’s gunfire celebration and George Ford’s nerveless touchline conversion … Read more

England and France prove the future is bright in the gritty Six Nations final

France defeated England in a thrilling match (AP) A Six Nations crown will have to wait another year for France, but any talk of an uprising has certainly been dismissed. In a tournament that threatened to end in disaster, France ultimately finished as Ireland’s closest challengers again as Thomas Ramos’ long-range penalty in the final … Read more