Italy v Ireland - Six Nations talking points
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyIreland must see off Italy in Rome to get their RBS 6 Nations campaign back on track after their 27-22 defeat to Scotland on the opening weekend.
John Barclay replaces Ryan Wilson as Scotland name side to face France
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyFlanker John Barclay has replaced the injured Ryan Wilson in the only change to the Scotland side to face France on Sunday.
Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeaders Lansdowne's visit to mid-table UCD is the pick of the Friday Night Lights clashes in Division 1A, while two of the top four sides meet on Saturday as Clontarf host Cork Constitution at Castle Avenue.
Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing on from last week's Limerick derby in the top flight, there is another mouth-watering duel in the Treaty city tonight as Division 1B rivals Shannon and UL Bohemians meet at Thomond Park.
Italy v Ireland Six Nations: We can't miss the bus again, warns coach Schmidt
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has challenged his side to fly out of the traps against Italy tomorrow after the slow start that cost them dear in their Six Nations opener against Scotland.
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Munster v Newport Gwent Dragons
9 years ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsMunster will be eager to improve their inconsistent recent form in Cork - two defeats in four outings - as the GUINNESS PRO12 leaders look to take a step closer to the play-offs by beating the Dragons.
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Ulster v Edinburgh
9 years ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsStuart Olding, Peter Nelson and big South African signing Marcell Coetzee are all back from injury as Ulster look to light up Kingspan Stadium with a much-improved performance and most importantly a win...
BBC drops Wales v England rugby trailer for 'not hitting right note'
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyThe BBC has dropped a trailer for the Six Nations Wales v England match for "not hitting the right note".
Tomas Francis braced for tough test as Wales look to end England run
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyLego fan Tomas Francis will be tasked with providing firm foundations for Wales in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against England.
Eddie Jones expects England to encounter plenty of obstacles in Wales
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyEddie Jones has warned his England team to be wary of any mischief making by Wales leading into Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown at the Principality Stadium.
