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Six Nations: talking points from second round of fixtures

7 years ago by The Guardian

Player welfare versus flow of the game, Ireland’s own Beauden Barrett and England kicking on with al All Blacks tacticEarly this season officials were hard on players whose acts risked causing a head...

Women’s All-Ireland League: Round 11 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There were three home wins in the Women’s All-Ireland League on Saturday evening, with UL Bohemians closing the gap on leaders Railway Union, Blackrock College bouncing up to third place and Cooke...

Women’s All-Ireland League: Round 11 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There were three home wins in the Women’s All-Ireland League on Saturday evening, with UL Bohemians closing the gap on leaders Railway Union, Blackrock College bouncing up to third place and Cooke...

In-form England to face 'greatest Welsh side ever' - Jones

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England may be top of the Six Nations table after two bonus-point wins, but Eddie Jones is wary of a Wales team that has won 11 straight.     Eddie Jones has warned in-form England they...

Monday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordan Crane signs contract extension with Bristol Bears     Jordan Crane is the latest Bristol Bears player to commit his future to the club after agreeing a new one-year deal.     The...

Tadhg Beirne expected to return for Italy clash

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt is hopeful Tadhg Beirne could return to fitness in time to face Italy in Rome when the defending champions resume their Guinness Six Nations campaign in 13 days.

Six Nations Round Two Highlights

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

      Scotland 13-22 Ireland       Italy 15-26 Wales     England 44-8 France

Six Nations Team Of The Week Round Two

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After another blockbuster round of the Six Nations, we pick our team of the week. Ireland claimed a 9 point victory over error-ridden Scottish side at Murrayfield on Saturday before Italy pushed a...

England’s Owen Farrell and his gang of enforcers steamroller France | Andy Bull

7 years ago by The Guardian

Taking revenge on teams who beat them in 2018, England have shown no mercy against Ireland on the Six Nations’ opening weekend and now the FrenchThis Six Nations is starting to feel like a slasher flick,...

Six Nations Stat Leaders

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the opening 2 Rounds, England sit on top of the table after two bonus point wins. Here is a look at the players that top the charts   Points Scored:   29 Owen Farrell - England 20...