Smith ruled ineligible for Les Bleus
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFrance have been forced to pull former Western Force winger David Smith out of their squad for Friday’s Six Nations clash with Wales after discovering he did not qualify to play for Les Bleus. The...
Brain-power gives Ireland hope as brawn levels take toll
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe last 12 months have been a long and winding road for Irish rugby, from back-to-back Six Nations titles, to pre-World Cup optimism, the highs of the win over France, the lows of the Argentina loss,...
France duo out of Wales clash
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: France lost the services of wingers Teddy Thomas and the uncapped Marvin O'Connor for next Friday's Six Nations clash against Wales after both picked up injuries on Top 14 duty on Saturday.
Wales carp over Six Nations’ Friday kick-offs but Sam Warburton happy
1 decade ago by The Guardian• WRU’s Gareth Davies says countries should share Friday dates• Welsh captain says: ‘It gives the rare chance of a weekend off’Wales want Friday night Six Nations games to be shared around when...
Former Welsh player calls on Wayne Barnes to claim down on ‘over-the-top’ French brutality
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Welsh player Graham Price believes France are resorting to the nasty tactics prevalent in their play in the 1970s and called on a strong refereeing performance in next weekend’s Six Nations encounter.
Familiarity of Six Nations at odds with Super Rugby’s willingness to experiment | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianWhile the southern hemisphere is geared up for a new-look club competition, the Six Nations has yet to take fire but round three promises much – England and France face their sternest tests yet and Wales...
Six Nations 2016: Sir Ian McGeechan's half-time report cards
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFormer Lions coach passes judgment on England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy's tournament so far
Tony Ward: Sheer brutality of battle with French typical of a sport that has lost its way
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI got soaked in the Stade de France and while I didn't enjoy the game and very seldom do at this level any more, the one mitigating factor contributing towards the poor fare was the weather.
Ireland trio ruled out of England Six Nations game at Twickenham
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Mike McCarthy advised by specialist to sit out season with concussion• Sean O’Brien and Dave Kearney will miss match against EnglandIreland’s Mike McCarthy has been ruled out of the rest of the...
Six Nations verdict so far: England show promise but Wales have quality to win title
1 decade ago by The GuardianFrance appear directionless despite two wins and Ireland have too many injuries so Wales’s match at Twickenham next month should decide the championshipPosition 1st Related: Six Nations 2016: talking...
