England prepared for battle of the forwards
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumGraham Rowntree is predicting a ferocious battle between the England and France packs on Saturday and has emphasised the need for his team to focus on their own performance rather than get sidetracked...
Preview: Scotland v Ireland
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIreland saw their Grand Slam hopes dashed by a brutal Wales in Cardiff last weekend, with defeat dragging them into a four-way tussle for the championship. Both Wales and England will be challenging...
Six Nations: This France side are the worst I've ever seen
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThis is one of the worst French teams that I have ever seen. Ever! Watching them play last week against Italy reminded me of those silent disco nights where everyone is listening to music through headphones;...
Sergio Parisse ruled out of Italy-Wales clash
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly captain Sergio Parisse has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales at the Stadio Olimpico. In a hammer-blow for the Azzurri, No. 8 Parisse has not recovered from a foot...
Irish change two for Scottish decider
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIreland's New Zealander coach Joe Schmidt on Thursday made two changes to his starting XV ahead of the crunch Six Nations decider against Scotland on Saturday. Wing Luke Fitzgerald replaces Simon...
Simon Zebo to travel with matchday 23 despite omission because of 'wear and tear'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSimon Zebo will travel to Edinburgh for Ireland’s final Six Nations game against Scotland despite being left out of Joe Schmidt’s matchday 23 entirely.
Fitzgerald and Healy in Ireland team
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWinger Luke Fitzgerald and loose-head prop Cian Healy are back in the Ireland team for Saturday's crucial Six Nations finale against Scotland. Fitzgerald, 27, has not played for Ireland since...
Ashe and Grant start for Scotland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGlasgow Warriors forwards Adam Ashe and Ryan Grant will start for Scotland against Ireland as Vern Cotter makes two changes for the Six Nations finale. Ashe will start on the blind-side flank...
England recall Parling for France
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leicester lock Geoff Parling was recalled by England coach Stuart Lancaster for Saturday's decisive Six Nations showdown with France at Twickenham. Parling comes into the second row in place of Dave...
England v France: Stuart Lancaster drops Dave Attwood as Geoff Parling replaces lock for Six Nations showdown
1 decade ago by The Telegraph• England will not repeat 2013 failure, says Robshaw • Staggered kick-off times mean advantage England • Six reasons why England will win the Six Nations • England on £2m jackpot if they win...
