league-6nations

HSBC Sevens World Series: New Zealand captain DJ Forbes relishing start of Wellington tournament

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

DJ Forbes and his New Zealand team - minus the injured Tim Mikkelson - are hoping to get their 2014-15 campaign back on track with a home victory, the skipper tells Oliver Pickup

Wales train with loudspeakers for Six Nations too, says Rob Howley

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

It is no surprise England are also replicating crowd noise, given their torrid 2013 defeat at Millennium Stadium, says Wales assistant coach

Friday night Six Nations rugby is here to stay as next two seasons' fixtures are released

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

2016 and 2017 fixtures announced: England will start next year's campaign with a trip to Scotland, while France will be under Friday night lights in Cardiff in Feburary 2016

Sir Clive Woodward's 'roof' comments are typical of arrogant English rugby - and it is lunacy to expect them to beat Wales

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

English rugby is overconfident and only the deluded could fancy them to win their Six Nations opener in Cardiff, writes James Corrigan

Kayser: France will take inspiration from the national handball team

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Philippe Saint-Andre's France team have taken inspiration from the country's handball team as they prepare for the 2015 RBS 6 Nations - according to hooker Benjamin Kayser.

Henshaw eager to seize his RBS 6 Nations chance

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw is looking forward to finally making his RBS 6 Nations bow as he prepares to take on Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Fixtures announced for 2016 & 2017 RBS 6 Nations

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

With only two days until Wales kick off this year's Championship against England, the RBS 6 Nations are pleased to release their fixtures for the 2016 and 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championships.

Roberts: Wales' RBS 6 Nations record holder

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jamie Roberts will set a Welsh RBS 6 Nations record when he steps out against England on Friday night and the centre admits he can barely believe it.

Guscott: Bewitching Ford is ready for the RBS 6 Nations

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

England must first run the gauntlet at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night but according to former Red Rose hero Jeremy Guscott, George Ford is set to make a big impact at the 2015 RBS 6 Nations.

England coach Stuart Lancaster wants Millennium Stadium roof open for Six Nations opener with Wales

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Battles lines drawn ahead of Six Nations opener with England set to veto Wales's decision to close Millennium Stadium roof