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Things we learned from the opening weekend of Guinness Six Nations action

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Scotland stunned England at Twickenham, while France and Wales also kicked off with victories

Van Der Flier Takes Positives As Ireland Build For ‘Big Performance’ At Home

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Josh van der Flier says Ireland need to bounce back quickly from their loss away to Wales if they want to keep their Guinness Six Nations title hopes alive. Following today’s 21-16 first round defeat...

Six Nations Team of the Week - Round One

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations returned just over three months after the conclusion of the 2020 edition of the tournament.       The opening round saw France pick up from where they left off last year...

Six Nations: Italy should face prospect of relegation - Warburton

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Sam Warburton says Italy's 50-10 beating by France shows they should face the prospect of relegation from the Six Nations.

Wales beat a spirited Ireland 21-16 after O'Mahony's red card

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Peter O'Mahony was sent off as Wales held off a spirited 14-man Ireland side to start the 2021 Six Nations with a hard-fought win.       Wales took advantage of Peter O'Mahony's early...

A voice of reason: Willie John McBride weighs in on Lions debate

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Legendary British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride has launched a scathing attack on the 2021 tour organisers in the four Home Unions, saying they are currently turning the Lions into a “total...

Italy v France - HIGHLIGHTS | Dupont Inspires Clinical France! | Six Nations 2021

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont turned in a star performance as France cruised to an emphatic 50-10 victory over Italy in their Six Nations opener. France made light work of Italy to open their Six Nations account...

France terrorise Italy with commanding 50-10 win

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France initiated their 2021 Six Nations campaign with a dream start after coming out firing in Rome as they put their Italian rivals to the sword 50-10 for a five-point haul, putting them top of the log...

Former Scotland coach lays into England players

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the wake of Scotland’s magnificent win over England at Twickenham – thus breaking a 38 year drought – former Scotland coach Matt Williams pulled no punches when commenting on the condition...

Brilliant Dupont the architect of facile French triumph

5 years ago by Irish Independent

The strangest of times these may be, the most soulless of Six Nations, but some things remain constant. This France team's excellence may not be eternal, but we are coming to rely on it. Italy's status...