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Stopping the Chariot top of everyone's Six Nations priority list

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Would anything sum up this weird Covid sports dystopia more than England lifting the freshly-sanitised Six Nations trophy in a Dublin hotel, having been denied the Grand Slam earlier in the day by Ireland...

North set for centre berth in reshuffle

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Wales are set to start George North at centre in their Six Nations opener with Ireland, despite Josh Adams’ two-game suspension.

Owen Farrell could tip the balance in a Six Nations defined by rival No 10s | Robert Kitson

5 years ago by The Guardian

Picking Farrell to play at fly-half against Scotland rather than George Ford shows Eddie Jones’s faith in the England captainAlready it seems like the 2021 Six Nations will be defined by the men wearing...

Van der Flier and Beirne set to start Ireland's Six Nations opener in Cardiff

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Josh van der Flier looks set to come into the Ireland back-row for Sunday’s Six Nations opener.

How Wales could line up against Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac is set to name a largely changed side to face Ireland in their first 6 Nations 2021 match.   The Wales boss was dealt a blow earlier in the week with Josh Adams being released from the...

Debutant Dowling On The Bench For Connacht

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Finlay Bealham and Jack Carty will both line out for Connacht for the 150th time in Friday’s Guinness PRO14 fixture away to the Dragons (kick-off 7.35pm). Both Ireland internationals are products...

Debutant Dowling On The Bench For Connacht

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Finlay Bealham and Jack Carty will both line out for Connacht for the 150th time in Friday’s Guinness PRO14 fixture away to the Dragons (kick-off 7.35pm). Both Ireland internationals are products...

The Breakdown | State of the unions: Six Nations 2021 team-by-team prospects

5 years ago by The Guardian

England must improvise, France and Scotland can thrill, Ireland need drive, Wales will focus on results and Italy look to youthThe champions are the favourites despite being without five leading forwards...

North to remain at 13 despite Adams' absence?

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales coach Wayne Pivac is toying with the idea of leaving George North at outside centre for the clash with Ireland on Sunday.   This consideration has come as a surprise to some in light of the...