Fast start and maintaining fitness the key for Ireland against France | Brendan Fanning
1 decade ago by The GuardianJoe Schmidt’s Ireland have had a day less than France to prepare for Saturday’s match in Paris and cannot afford to be chasing the game in the final quarter as they did against WalesIt would hardly...
Preview: Wales v Scotland
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIf Warren Gatland has a special formula for beating Scotland, then he'd be the first to admit that one of his ingredients is a dash of luck after some fiendishly close encounters down the years.
Stander link-up excites fit-again O'Brien
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsSean O'Brien is more accustomed to facing off against CJ Stander than lining up alongside him but it is a change of pace that the Ireland openside flanker is looking forward to.
Jones looks to tire Italy in Six Nations
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auEngland went back to basics at the start of the Six Nations, using its traditional strength in the forwards and a domination of the set piece to clinch a tight victory in Scotland. It looks like being...
Preview: France v Ireland
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsBetween 1952 and 2000 Ireland won just one match in Paris as France generally dominated the fixture between the two sides.
Sergio Parisse: Italy’s awesome No8 all too familiar with the pain of defeat
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe man carrying Italy’s Six Nations hopes alone cannot go on for ever but we should cherish his skills and resilience while we canThe most remarkable thing about Sergio Parisse is not what he can do...
Three changes for England as Ben Youngs comes in to face Italy
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldBen Youngs, Mako Vunipola and Courtney Lawes return to the starting line-up for England's game against Italy in Rome on SundayBen Youngs passes the ball during the England training session held at Pennyhill...
Jones tweaks England’s lineup
1 decade ago by SA RugbyCoach Eddie Jones has made three changes to England's starting lineup for Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy.
Exeter Chiefs wing Jack Nowell to start for England against Italy...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell will start on the left wing for England against Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday in Rome.Nowell made a good start to the campaign last weekend, being involved in both...
Jones makes three changes for Italy
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaEngland have made three changes to their team to play Italy in the Six Nations in Rome.
