The battling flanker overcame a sticky start to become an icon and double Grand Slam winner

Long before the likes of Earl and Esterhuizen, Italy flanker MAURO BERGAMASCO moonlighted at scrum half…

Probably the greatest Six Nations player to have never won a title, the Italian talisman was revered by all

The North East of England has a rich history of producing future England internationals – some of football’s greatest stars began life on Newcastle United’s doorstep. The Toon Army have missed out on

England’s gladiator at eight was central to their early Six Nations success

Part centre and part back row, the Springbok is the prototype for the modern game