Ollie Phillips: Rassie Erasmus rant shows how huge second Test is - and that Lions coach Warren Gatland has got under his skin

If you needed any further proof of how big the second Test between the British and Irish Lions and South

July 30, 2021

Ollie Phillips: I'm predicting a British and Irish Lions victory in the first Test - and the series - in South Africa

I’m really intrigued by the upcoming British and Irish Lions Test series with South Africa, which starts this weekend. The

July 23, 2021

Ollie Phillips: Alun Wyn Jones and Dan Biggar have points to prove in historic Lions clash with Japan

The British and Irish Lions kick off their summer against Japan this weekend and everything about it excites me. A

June 24, 2021

Ollie Phillips: Why I fancy Sale and Bristol to progress in Premiership semi-finals

The Premiership Rugby semi-finals this weekend are a fascinating collision of contrasts – and I can’t wait. While Exeter and

June 18, 2021

Ollie Phillips: Why I think Owen Farrell could be left out of the British and Irish Lions squad

Picking a British and Irish Lions squad is a tough task even at the best of times. You have to

April 29, 2021

Ollie Phillips: England need change but that doesn't mean sacking Eddie Jones; France to wreak havoc on Scotland; and Lions pecking order

In the space of a few days England went from brilliant, devastating and clinical against France to devoid of ideas

March 25, 2021

Ollie Phillips: Angry France will keep Six Nations in balance by unpicking Wales; England must reproduce last week's brilliance to win in Ireland

England’s win over France by the width of a blade of grass last weekend was the best match of this

March 19, 2021

Ollie Phillips: England v France is a role reversal this Six Nations - let's see if Les Bleus have the minerals in Le Crunch

It’s England v France – Le Crunch – this weekend in a match that could decide the Six Nations Championship

March 11, 2021

Ollie Phillips: I still think they're poor, but belligerent Wales can beat fragile England - even without a Principality Stadium crowd

Don’t underestimate the magnitude of Wales v England in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday. With France’s position uncertain

February 26, 2021

Ollie Phillips' Six Nations predictions: England to bully poor Italy; impressive Ireland won't be pushovers for France; Scotland too good for Wales

It’s not as if we didn’t see the problems coming with England before their defeat to Scotland in last week’s

February 12, 2021