SIX NATIONS 2023 - CALCUTTA CUP REVIEW

 Al Buckle goes solo to share his reflections on Scotland's historic Calcutta Cup win on Saturday, the first (with crowds) since 1983, and Scotland's third win a row against England, which now sees them ranked at all time high of 5th in the world, ahead of England and Australia.

HOWEVER, it will mean nothing for the players and the fans unless they can back it up with a home win against Wales this weekend - this is a golden generation for Scotland and they have underperformed to date, so is 2023 their year?

Two wins from two games going to Paris, where they won two years ago (without crowds) is a good place to be, with Ireland and then Italy both at home. Dare to dream..

SIX NATIONS 2023 WEEK 1 AND TOURNAMENT PREVIEW

Here we are again, back on the horse to review the opening weekend of the 2023 Six Nations. Our expert panel of "Don" Tony Harjette, James McKillop, Tim "Oracle" Bradley, Mark "Valley" Jones and Al Buckle review the first two games and prospects for the tournament overall.

Wales v Ireland - despite being number one in the world and favourites for the RWC in eight months time, Ireland has not won in Cardiff for 10 years, but surely they will overcome an aging Welsh side, even with Gats back in the chair.

England v Scotland - having only won the Calcutta Cup once in five years, and with a new coach and a few new faces a few months before France tournament, can England overcome a confident, settled Scots side who will not fear the opposition as much as they have done in the past.

Will England benefit from the Borthwick bounce?

AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS 2022 PREVIEW

The boys are back after a Summer break to get their teeth into the upcoming Autumn Internationals along with a review of Wasps/Worcester demise, Rugby Championship and predictions for RWC quarter finals.

Distinguished panellists, "Don Tony" Harjette, Tim "Oracle" Bradley, James "To Be Very Sure" McKillop and Mark "Valleys" Jones highlight the key Autumn games which will give us an insight as to how RWC 2023 might pan out this time next year. And Sam Cane is out for Kiwis, Farrell is back for England and Cheslin Kolbe is back for Springboks.

Cheslin is back for the Boks

SUMMER INTERNATIONALS WEEK 3 2022 PREVIEW - THE DECIDERS

Last week the Four Home Nations made history by all winning their games against Southern Hemisphere opposition on home soil on the same day - it has never been done before. Can history repeat itself or will the Kiwis, Aussies, Safas and Argies repeat the clean sweep of Week 1? 

Distinguished panellists, "Swiss Tony" Harjette, Tim "Oracle" Bradley, James "To Be Sure" McKillop and Mark "Valleys" Jones get off the proverbial fence and debate who will take the spoils of the deciders this Saturday. With RWC 2023 just over a year away, and form everything, all to play for.

Will Ian Foster, NZ coach, be smiling on Sunday or will he be out of a job?

SIX NATIONS 2022 WEEK 5 PREVIEW

Four weeks in and the tournament climaxes this weekend with Super Saturday. Our expert panel of "Don" Tony Harjette, James McKillop and Al Buckle review Round 4 games and look forward to final round of games of Six Nations 2022.

Wales v Italy - with home nation so impressive at Principality, the only question is how much they will win by and Italy are not playing Scotland so will be average.

Ireland v Scotland - Gregor has dropped Finn to the bench for only second time in his career to see how Blair Kinghorn fares at 10 against a very good Ireland side before teams meet in same group of RWC 2023.

France v England - surely the best French team in 10 years will not blow the Slam at home, especially against a stuttering England side with Fairbank at 15?

SIX NATIONS 2022 WEEK 4 PREVIEW

Three weeks in and panel of Mark Jones, James McKillop and Al Buckle review Round 3 games and look forward to penultimate weekend of Six Nations 2022.

Wales v France - is this French side the real deal or will Wales impressive home form continue and upset the pommes cart?

England v Ireland - Eddie has picked the lightest English backline ever so will the best Irish team for years be able to win the arm wrestle and deliver on their promise?

Italy v Scotland - the last time Scots lost in Rome was 2012, and they are a much better team now, whereas Italy have not progressed at all, so should a rare away win for Scotland eh?

Josh Navidi back in Welsh squad

SIX NATIONS 2022 WEEK 3 PREVIEW

Two weeks down of 2022 Six Nations so panel analyse the two big games of the third weekend, especially Wales visit to Twickenham:

England v Wales - can the return of Manu get England back on track for the Championship?

Scotland v France - can the Scots shorn of 5 first pick forwards compete up front against the French and give Finn the front foot ball he needs to put pressure on the only undefeated team?

The prodigal Samoan returns

Just a terrific trio this week of "Swiss" Tony, James Mc and Al, as rest of the panel have other non rugby priorities.

Al very excited as he will be off to Edinburgh this weekend where he hopes Guinness will be the winner.