5 talking points from round one of the Six Nations
1 decade agoBath Boys deliver for EnglandIn an England team that included four Bath players in the starting line up, they all put in impressive performances in England’s 21-16 win over Wales. In the second row Dave...
Ireland Club Team To Wear Club Socks Against France
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIn the grand tradition of the Barbarians, the Ireland Club International team will wear their club socks for their historic clash with France at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 8pm) after the RBS...
Ireland Under-20s Prepare For French Test In Athlone
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Under-20s, sponsored by PwC, take on reigning champions France in the U-20 RBS 6 Nations at Dubarry Park on Friday night (kick-off 7.05pm). Supporters are urged to come along early to savour...
Six Nations 2015: talking points from the weekend’s rugby union action
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland showed they are not mentally weak, France will struggle for style with Bastareaud and do Scotland dare take on Wales with such abandon? Continue reading...
France have room to improve as Scotland show sparks of intent in Paris
1 decade ago by The Guardian• France 15-8 Scotland• Scots have grounds for optimism as Wales travel to Murrayfield Continue reading...
Murray convinced Ireland will improve
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lion Conor Murray insists Ireland will produce an improved performance against France next weekend, despite beating Italy 26-3 in Rome.
Stats show it’s time for rugby romantics to make peace with the biff and the boot
1 decade ago by The GuardianWe may pine for the days of bursting Blancos, but data shows the successful sides tend to be the ones who kick the most• Match report: France 15-8 Scotland Continue reading...
Wales Women hold firm to record memorable win
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsLaurie Harries' late try rounded off a perfect day for Wales Women as they got their Women's Six Nations off to the perfect start by shutting out world champions England Women in a 13-0 victory.
Keatley expects Sexton to face France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIan Keatley expects Johnny Sexton to start against France despite enjoying a successful day from the tee against Italy on Saturday
Webb insists Wales will put things right
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales may be down but they are certainly not out after scrum-half Rhys Webb promised a much-improved performance against Scotland next week.
