FREE-WHEELING through the pine forest on our bikes, catching glimpses of the shimmering loch alongside and all the while basking in glorious sunshine, it is hard to comprehend it is mid-February.
GEORGE FORD dramatically saved England’s blushes with a try on the very last play of an incredible Calcutta Cup clash just as his embarrassed side looked set to squander a 31-0 lead against Scotland.
ONE of the enduring features of a Great Britain tour are, as Paul Dixon attests, the way in which careers can take wonderful, unexpected twists in an instant.
The RFL have signed an historic commercial partnership with Coral to include both the men’s and women’s Challenge Cups in a two-year, seven-figure deal - and also reached agreement with Catalans Dragons meaning the holders will defend the trophy this season after all.
HAVING dabbed natural yoghurt on my croissant, thinking it was some sort of cream, perhaps I should have realised the baking course I was about to embark on might be a bit of a challenge.
IT IS THE most famous try in England rugby union’s long history yet Jason Robinson says his 2003 World Cup final score “probably doesn’t get in” his personal top 200.
NO ONE truly thought it would be this close but spirited England made world champions New Zealand fight until the death to edge a pulsating Test match.
