Warburton: I thrive under pressure
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lion Sam Warburton insists he and Wales won't wilt under pressure at the Stade de France as he prepares to captain his country for a record-equalling 33rd time.
France Wales: last five games
1 decade ago2014When these sides last met in last year’s Six Nations, France were left embarrassed after suffering their heaviest defeat to Wales in the Six Nations. In the end Wales won 27-6 in Cardiff thanks to...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 23rd FebruaryScottish Rugby Union Approach Former Kiwi League International, Locke, Regarding Code Switch:The Scotland Rugby Union are reportedly chasing former Warriors and Kiwis fullback Kevin...
Ireland v England: Joe Schmidt makes one change bringing in Jordi Murphy for Jamie Heaslip
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJoe Schmidt makes one enforced change for Ireland’s Six Nationss showdown against England on Sunday with Jordi Murphy replacing the injured Jamie Heaslip at No8 for the defending champions. With...
Six Nations 2015: France vs Wales Prediction
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogFrance and Wales. Arguably the two greatest rugby poets, traditionally, in the Championship, and yet both seem to currently be suffering from a form of on-pitch writers’ block. The French decline...
Dusautoir wants France to play with freedom
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFrance captain Thierry Dusautoir says the much-maligned national team must play with freedom against Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Schmidt keeps faith in McGrath despite Healy return
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumJack McGrath has held off the challenge of fit-again British & Irish Lion Cian Healy to start Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam eliminator with England. Leinster back-rower Jordi Murphy has slotted...
Murphy inclusion only Ireland change
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJordi Murphy's inclusion in place of Jamie Heaslip is Ireland's only change from the win over France for Sunday's big Six Nations game against England. Number eight Heaslip is ruled out...
Six Nations preview: Ireland v England
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSix Nations success in the Cardiff cauldron is one thing, but Stuart Lancaster's England will face an entirely different test when they face current champions Ireland in Dublin on Sunday. Who will prevail...
France clash is must win - Charteris
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comWales lock Luke Charteris says Saturday's Six Nations clash against France is a pressure match as both sides desperately need to win.
