Ian McGeechan

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Ian McGeechan

England have obviously worked hard on attitude and approach, going into a feverish atmosphere and taking all the momentum from Wales. The only thing you have to be careful about is that it was against the worst opposition in the Six Nations. Watching France play the last two weeks, you are looking at games at a different level to England-Italy and Wales-England. It is important to keep that perspective, but, going forward they have a collective attitude and intent to move the ball.

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ian McGeechan

You have to give Steve Borthwick credit for the way England have evolved during this Six Nations. Controlling contact is key and if you are on the front foot then it is a different ball game, and England absolutely smashed Wales physically in Cardiff. What that did was it created the space time and again for them to play. But, if they did not have the right attitude to get their players into the right positions and to take advantage, then we would not have seen that performance.

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Ian McGeechan

I know they lost against France last year, but I was very impressed with the way they played. I would be very surprised if George Ford does not have an influence in training over what they are doing, because that game in France with him at No 10 was England playing with an extra dimension. The autumn was hit and miss. This is the first time since that French game where they have looked for space and passes and runs. If you get that balance right, it is not about taking kicking out of the game.

Jan 13, 2025 | change.org | Ian McGeechan

Every day, locals and visitors of Ayr enjoy the stretch from Seafield Stores to the Millennium Bridge at the foot of the Door river. This area serves as a haven for many - dog walkers, joggers, and everyday strollers. However, after dusk, the lack of proper lighting in these areas turns a picturesque retreat into a potentially dangerous dark walkway. This concern is made more acute by the uneven footpaths and sudden appearance of holes that may result in unfortunate and preventable accidents.

Nov 28, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Ian McGeechan

Fin Smith has impressed at Saints and looks like a genuine Test match-winner Credit: Getty Images/Bob Bradford I am pleased that Andy Farrell kept coaching Ireland through the autumn. There would have been an argument for him not to do anything in a British and Irish Lions season, but I think it helps because he will be up to speed with everything. Sometimes, selection comes down to gut feel. Personally, I looked at the top 20 or 25 players. There will be a lot of agreement on who most of...