Four debutants named for Scotland Women's opener
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland will kick off their Women's Six Nations campaign with a new-look back line after head coach Jules Maxton named four international debutants for their Championship opener.
Rowntree backs Hartley to shine against Wales
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsEngland coach Graham Rowntree has defended under-fire Dylan Hartley, insisting the fiery hooker is not a risk if selected against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night.
Standards won't slip, vows Roberts
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsDespite being preferred to Scott Williams when Wales play England on Friday, fellow centre Jamie Roberts knows he cannot afford to rest on his laurels during the RBS 6 Nations championship.
Saint-Andre: France are outsiders for the RBS 6 Nations
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsPhilippe Saint-Andre admits his France side will start the 2015 RBS 6 Nations as outsiders but that does not mean they are not aiming to bring home the title.
Six Nations: why playing Italy first up does Ireland no favours
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe champions face a tough weekend in Rome but, as the stats show, it could be all downhill from there for the ItaliansSafe pair of hands: Josh Furno takes the ball in the 2013 fixtures, which Italy won Should...
Bowe: Ireland can lay down a marker for World Cup
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTommy Bowe has conceded that beating Italy and France in the opening two weeks of the Six Nations would lay down a psychological marker for the World Cup, but the Ulster winger insists that the tournament...
Schmidt considers growing options despite doubts over Heaslip's shoulder
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJamie Heaslip must come through training today in order to prove his fitness for Saturday's Six Nations opener against Italy but despite doubts over the No 8's participation, things are looking up for...
France continue to dominate Women's Six Nations
1 decade ago by IRBFrance secure a hat-trick of victories in this year’s RBS Women’s Six Nations with victory over Wales while England's title hopes are dashed in Ireland and Italy are triumphant away to Scotland.
Ireland's Murray fit for Italy match
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland scrum-half Conor Murray is available to play in the Six Nations opener against Italy after recovering from a neck injury.
Haimona's Zebre move praised by Parisse
1 decade ago by Zebre newsItaly captain Sergio Parisse believes Kelly Haimona's decision to join GUINNESS PRO12 side Zebre has given him all the tools he needs to star on the international stage.
