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Hogg set for 50th cap as Scotland make one change for France

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Stuart Hogg is set to be the youngest Scotland player to reach 50 caps after being named in the XV to start against France on Sunday.

Lee Byrne predicts tightest ever RBS 6 Nations

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Former Wales full-back Lee Byrne believes this year's RBS 6 Nations will be the closest ever, with the bonus-point system only adding to the drama as six teams battle it out for the title.

Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leaders 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.

Goujon comes in for Scotland tussle

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Such was the impressive display in defeat at Twickenham, Guy Noves has elected to make one just change for the visit of Scotland in their second RBS 6 Nations tussle on Sunday.

Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following 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.

What to expect from Vern Cotter's Scotland team announcement?

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

After claiming their first opening-day win since 2006 against Ireland at BT Murrayfield last weekend, Scotland have a chance to make history at the Stade de France in Round Two of the RBS 6 Nations.

Ireland v Italy: Facts & Figures

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland's RBS 6 Nations showdown with Italy is the meat in the sandwich of another busy international weekend. The Ireland Under-20s kick things off in Prato on Friday night, with the Ireland Women also...

What did we learn from Conor O'Shea's Italy team announcement?

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Italy's resolute performance during the first half against Wales last weekend will have left Conor O'Shea optimistic his charges can pull off at least one scalp during this year's RBS 6 Nations.

Head-To-Head: Ireland v Italy

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A statistical preview of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations round 2 match between Ireland and Italy at Stadio Olimpico in Rome (kick-off 3.25pm local time/2.25pm Irish time).

O'Shea Makes Four Changes To Italian Side

8 years ago by Irish Rugby 6 Nations news

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made four changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations encounter with his native Ireland in Rome (kick-off 3.25pm local time/2.25pm Irish time).