David Pembroke and rugby legends Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie break down Italy’s narrow victory over Scotland in Rome amidst wet conditions, Scotland’s struggles with set-piece consistency, and England’s commanding win over Wales. They tear into refereeing controversies surrounding yellow cards, propose bold solutions to restore game integrity, and forecast the biggest clashes in the second round, including Ireland vs Italy, Scotland vs England, and France against Wales. Plus, insights on the future of rugby amid global expansion, grassroots growth challenges, and the giant scale of the NFL’s business empire.

Italy shocks Scotland in Rome — a tactical masterclass and weather can’t dampen the Six Nations drama

England dominates Wales in a physical clash, with refereeing controversies overshadowing the action

Discussions around game integrity: yellow cards, consistency, and the future of officiating

Rugby’s global perspective — travel, broadcast numbers, and the rise of Germany and Romania

The NFL’s winning formula — spectacle, billion-dollar ads, and potential lessons for rugby

PLUS: tackling game integrity issues, the future prospects of rugby in North America, and how grassroots participation can flourish in a professional era.

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