France hang on to beat Italy in entertaining Six Nations opener
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpItaly came close to springing the first upset of the tournament when they were narrowly beaten 23-21 in the opening match of the 2016 Six Nations. A late attempt at a dropgoal from number eight Sergio...
Preview: Ireland v Wales
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsBetween them Ireland and Wales have won the last four RBS 6 Nations titles, so there is plenty riding on the opening clash in Dublin on Sunday.
Jones jumping for joy after winning start
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsEddie Jones was left toasting a job well done as he began life as England head coach by leading the Red Rose to a 15-9 victory over Scotland to kickstart their 2016 RBS 6 Nations campaign.
Laidlaw laments lack of concentration
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland captain Greig Laidlaw pinpointed poor handling under the high ball as the main reason his side slipped to defeat against England in their RBS 6 Nations opener.
Noves: France need to find right balance
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: France coach Guy Noves said his team needs to find the right balance between attack and prudence after sneaking away from their Six Nations opener with a 23-21 win over Italy.
Noves calls for clear heads after close shave
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew France head coach Guy Noves accepts his squad have plenty of hard work ahead after they produced a late comeback to finally see off Italy in Paris.
French victory lacks any conviction
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanNew head coach Guy Noves was spared an early embarrassment as France came from eight points behind to beat Italy 23-21 in the opening match of the Six Nations.
The Blind Side: A Paloma Faith flashback and France’s divisive new kit
1 decade ago by The GuardianA big rugby day and Paloma Faith was trending again while France’s new kit was described as ‘elegant’, ‘gopping’, ‘magnifique’, ‘ shite’ and ‘sexual’ on TwitterBilly Vunipola was,...
6 Nations Saturday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland 9-15 EnglandEngland got life under Eddie Jones off to a winning start at Murrayfield as they retained the Calcutta Cup. An early try through George Kruis gave them the lead early on. Good...
Satisfaction all round after France-Italy game
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: France and Italy came away from their tight Six Nations clash at the Stade de France on Saturday equally satisfied.
