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How Ireland can win the Six Nations this weekend

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland enter Round 4 of the 2018 Six Nations with a healthy five point advantage at the top of the table following three successive victories over France, Italy (BP) and Wales (BP). Gregor Townsend takes...

Stars, drama and upsets: what to expect in Six Nations’ final straight | Gerard Meagher

8 years ago by The Guardian

Can anyone unseat Ireland at the top? Who will make the difference in the final two rounds? And can Italy win a game?Ireland will claim a first Six Nations title since 2015 if they achieve a bonus-point...

Wales’ Gareth Anscombe seeks strong finish to Six Nations campaign of near misses

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Full-back ‘disappointed’ by narrow losses to England and Ireland• Wales end campaign with home games against Italy and FranceGareth Anscombe believes Wales can finish the Six Nations strongly...

GUINNESS PRO14: Round 17 Preview

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

With only a quarter of the GUINNESS PRO14 season remaining, every point is precious as round 17 prepares to kick off across Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa and Wales. Teams from each country are...

Habana unsure of test future

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bryan Habana says he still hasn't made a definite decision about his international future.   Habana hasn't featured for his club side Toulon since April last year and has not featured for the...

Injured Chris Farrell set to miss Ireland’s Six Nations title charge

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Centre twists his knee ligaments in training on Tuesday• Garry Ringrose, out since summer, ready to replace himChris Farrell is unlikely to feature in the final two rounds of the Six Nations after...

Joe Schmidt defends 'world class' defence coach Andy Farrell

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Both Wales and Italy have now managed to claim a hat-trick of tries against the Six Nations table toppers.

Six Nations Highlights: France v Italy

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a sloppy first half of rugby, France eventually ran out 34-17 winners against Italy to gain their 1st win of this years competition. The hosts came out firing in the first half and raced into a 5-0...

Scotland’s Ryan Wilson cited for Calcutta Cup clash with Nathan Hughes

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Forward was also involved in fracas with England’s Owen Farrell• Wilson could be banned for final two Six Nations matchesAs the fallout from the tunnel fracas before England’s Calcutta Cup defeat...

PRO14 Highlights: Benetton vs Connacht

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht come away with the victory away in Italy over a strong Benetton side. Both sides managed to score 3 tries but the boot of Jack Carty proved to be the difference. Try scorers for the home side were...