Sexton must prove fitness ahead of Wales clash
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumJohnny Sexton must come through "modified training" to prove his fitness for Ireland's pivotal Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff. Ireland's lynchpin fly-half has "hit all his markers so far"...
Scotland win the catalyst for Italy's World Cup bid
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsGroundbreaking results such as Italy's dramatic 22-19 RBS 6 Nations win over Scotland last weekend show the nation is ready to host the Rugby World Cup, according to Italy Rugby Federation president Alfredo...
Wales call in Scarlets hooker Owens
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales have called Scarlets hooker Ken Owens into their squad before Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland. Exeter prop Tomas Francis is also training with Wales. Owens, 28, who was...
Carolan: Ireland and Wales Under-20s similarly matched
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland Under-20s head coach Nigel Carolan admits taking on Wales next up will be like looking in a mirror as his side bid to get back to winning ways in this year's Under-20s Six Nations.
Some talking points ahead of this weekends Six Nations games
9 years agoCan Wales end Ireland’s Grand Slam dreams?Ireland travel to the Millennium Stadium on Saturday looking to make it four wins from four as they go in search of only their third ever Grand Slam. They take...
Joseph looking for fast start against Scotland
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsJonathan Joseph is urging England to fly out of the blocks when they face Scotland at Twickenham in the penultimate round of this year's RBS 6 Nations.
Smith: England need Martin Johnson
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumEngland should still have Martin Johnson involved in the national team's backroom staff, according to Brian Smith. Smith, who was England attack coach for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, is currently doing...
Youngs wants World Cup standard
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby08 March 2015England host Scotland and France to close their RBS 6 Nations campaign, with Stuart Lancaster's men desperate to atone for the 19-9 Dublin defeat to Ireland. Leicester scrum-half...
McBryde: Baldwin setting the standard
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsScott Baldwin has set the standard that the other Wales hookers must emulate, according to forwards coach Robin McBryde.
Youngs wants World Cup standard
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby09 March 2015England host Scotland and France to close their RBS 6 Nations campaign, with Stuart Lancaster's men desperate to atone for the 19-9 Dublin defeat to Ireland. Leicester scrum-half...