All posts tagged "Six Nations"
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn: ‘Bridesmaid’ Sam Burgess must be judged next season
There is always a sense of excitement as we enter the New Year and await the announcement of the squad that...
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/ 10 years agoSix Nations round 1 teams
Wales v England Wales: Leigh Halfpenny; Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies, Jamie Roberts, George North; Dan Biggar, Rhys Webb; Gethin Jenkins, Richard...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson: Silence greeted the hero of Cardiff
When they come to write the colourful history of Anglo-Welsh rivalry, one of England‘s forgotten full-backs will justify a chapter all...
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/ 10 years agoKeatley at No.10 for Ireland in Italy
Ian Keatley will lead Ireland‘s attack in Rome after being named at fly-half to take on Italy in the Six Nations...
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/ 10 years agoEwels to captain England U20s against Wales
England U20s have named their side to take on Wales in the opening game of the Six Nations in Colwyn Bay...
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/ 10 years agoScotland name team to take on France
Vern Cotter has named his Scotland side to take on France in Paris on Saturday. The starting team features just two...
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/ 10 years agoBurrell and Joseph to take centre stage against Wales
Twelvetrees on the bench but four Lions return.
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher: The demons of Cardiff that will forever haunt England
England have found the going tough in Cardiff over years both at the Arms Park and the Millennium Stadium. Indeed at...
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/ 10 years agoKockott handed first France start
Rory Kockott will make his first Test start for France in their Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday. The Castres...
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/ 10 years agoWe’ve moved on since 2013 – Mike Brown
England and Harlequins full back Mike Brown discusses how key it is to start well in the RBS Six Nations while...
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/ 10 years ago£1m bonus spur for Wales and England
Wales and England will be playing for a £1m Grand Slam bonus when the Six Nations kicks off in Cardiff on...
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/ 10 years agoWarburton to win Wales’ 50th cap against England
Warren Gatland makes two changes ahead of Six Nations opener.
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott: Suddenly Danny Cipriani can tackle – shame about his kicking
The best thing that’s happened to Danny Cipriani this season is that we are talking about him being good rugby player...
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/ 10 years agoFarrell to miss entire Six Nations
Owen Farrell will miss the entire Six Nations after suffering a knee ligament injury at the weekend. The England fly-half was...
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/ 10 years agoTwo more injuries for England, Croft and Day called up
Centre pairing Brad Barritt and Luther Burrell are the latest players who could miss England‘s opening match of the Six Nations...
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/ 10 years agoDenton and Maitland out of Six Nations start
Scotland duo David Denton and Sean Maitland will miss the start of the Six Nations through injury. The pair sustained calf...
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/ 10 years agoInjury fears for England quartet
Owen Farrell, Tom Wood, Kyle Eastmond and Geoff Parling have given England some injury fears ahead of the Six Nations opener...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson: Warren Gatland’s Law only applies to James Hook
The writing has been on the wall for so long now that James Hook could be forgiven for ignoring it and...
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/ 10 years agoNo ambush in Cardiff this time, vows Chris Robshaw
England will be ready for anything fired-up Wales can throw at them.
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/ 10 years agoNick Easter and Danny Cipriani included in Six Nations squad
Harlequins No.8 and Sale fly-half named in 34-man squad by Stuart Lancaster.
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain: A global season must still cater for the British & Irish Lions
A global season is one of the items at the top of World Rugby‘s new year agenda, and great institutions like...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott: Luther Burell must tackle his weight to be world class
Luther Burrell is playing well in a Northampton team that is sitting on top of the league with 48 points having...
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/ 10 years agoCotter brings youth to Scotland squad
Scotland Head Coach Vern Cotter has again targeted form and youthful ambition with selection of his squad for the forthcoming RBS...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDai Young said ‘no’ to national job to stay at Wasps
DoR turned down an international coaching offer before re-signing with Wasps to run their Coventry revolution.
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/ 10 years agoCourtney Lawes out of Six Nations opener
Courtney Lawes will miss start of the Six Nations because of a minor ankle surgery. The England lock, who suffered the...
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/ 10 years agoPaddy Jackson doubtful for Six Nations
Ulster fly-half Paddy Jackson could miss the Six Nations after he suffered a dislocated elbow against Toulon on Saturday. The Irish...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn: Give promoted teams more money to level playing field
Here we are at the start of another year and, as usual, the hopes and aspirations of all rugby players and...
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/ 10 years agoFrance name Six Nations squad
Noa Nakaitaci is in line to make his France Test debut after being named in Philippe Saint-André’s 31-man squad ahead of...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott: Yes, Henry Slade has England potential – but at fly-half
Henry Slade is one of those naturally talented, instinctive players who coaches will only get the best out of if they...
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/ 10 years agoCole out of Six Nations opener?
Dan Cole could miss the Six Nations‘ opener against Wales on February 6 due to a foot injury. The England tighthead...
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/ 10 years agoLuther Burrell has a lethal mix that England need – Alex King
Centre should be England’s starting No.12 during the Six Nations according to Northampton backs coach
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Champions Cup
/ 11 years agoStephen Myler insists Northampton Saints can challenge for Double
Fly-half believes Saints have a squad capable of challenging for both the Premiership and the Champions Cup.
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/ 11 years agoSexton to miss Six Nations opener
Ireland could be without Jonny Sexton for the start of the Six Nations as the fly-half suffers from headaches and nausea....
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/ 11 years agoJoe Launchbury will miss Six Nations
Wasps have today confirmed that second row Joe Launchbury will miss the Six Nations as he requires surgery to decompress a...
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/ 11 years agoI’m here on merit, Dave Attwood warns his England rivals
England lock believes an impressive series of autumn displays has thrust him into pole position for a Six Nations starting spot.
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Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain: Ritchie keeps the faith with Lancaster…for now
Ian Ritchie delivered an intriguing line in double-speak as he delivered his verdict on England’s autumn return of two losses and...
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/ 11 years agoDylan Hartley has a huge job to keep Tom Youngs out – George Chuter
Leicester hooker can reclaim his place as England’s starting hooker for the Six Nations, according to former Tigers mate
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott: Joe Schmidt’s success lies in the simplicity of his method
Ireland have quietly moved into third place in the world rankings without any great fireworks or fanfare. Even their Kiwi coach,...
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/ 11 years agoTyro Chiefs are putting hands up for England
Chiefs skills coach reckons Nowell and Co. are staking claims for Six Nations' inclusion.
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Piers O’Conor – Wasps full-back
Making an LV=Cup appearance for Wasps was the primary target of Piers O’Conor at the start of the season. But two...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott’s verdict on England: Beating the Wallabies will keep RWC hopes alive
England being ranked fifth in the latest World Rugby (IRB) pecking order is about right. I wasn’t surprised by the adverse reaction...
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Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain: A few dickheads can brighten up the game
There is always a danger in professional team sports like rugby that brilliant players who are different – idiosyncratic in their...
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/ 11 years agoSexton shortlisted for IRB Player of the Year
Jonny Sexton has been shortlisted for the IRB Player of the Year award it was announced today. The Ireland fly-half could...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson: How WRU left Adam Jones in limbo…. and then out in the cold
As recently as six months ago, Wales were proposing to sign their ‘Hair Bear’ on a Union contract at circa £300,000-a-year....
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Autumn Internationals
/ 11 years agoDanny Care determined to prove he is the man
Scrum-half is a changed man with the alcohol-fuelled misdemeanours helped mould him into a more mature individual and player.
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Why Brian O’Driscoll won’t be taking anyone to book unlike Kevin Pietersen
Rugby‘s oldest maxim is probably “what goes on tour stays on tour” and, as an ‘old school’ player par excellence, Brian...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott: Stats don’t lie and Semesa Rokoduguni is top in attack and defence
Want to know how and why Semesa Rokoduguni has forced his way into the contest for one of the England wing...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 11 years agoChris Robshaw is the real deal says Nick Easter, lay off him!
Quins veteran has urged critics of England captain to resist comparing him to Martin Johnson and judge him on his own...
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Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain examines the England EPS and asks head coach Stuart Lancaster about his key decisions
Semesa Rokoduguni’s selection in the 33-man England squad announced this week for the autumn internationals could be Stuart Lancaster‘s chance to...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott: The big question – can Kyle Eastmond force his way in?
A year out from any World Cup the best sides are established and are ready to rock ‘n’ roll. Teams that...
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