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Murray winning his fitness race but McFadden out

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

CONOR MURRAY is expected to be fit in time for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday, but Fergus McFadden's injury woes continue as he has been ruled out with a rib cartilage injury picked...

Six Nations on the BBC

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

BBC Sport will have comprehensive coverage of the Six Nations on television, radio, online and social media. As well as live matches, there will also be on-demand highlights online and on the...

Joe Schmidt reduces Six Nations squad as Jack Conan and Fergus McFadden miss out

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Joe Schmidt has named a 38 player squad for the first two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations Championship, with six players released from the original panel chosen ahead of the opening fixture against Italy in...

Russell keen to build on Scotland momentum

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell believes his side will take momentum from the autumn internationals into their 2015 RBS 6 Nations opener against France next Saturday.

Biggar not resting on his laurels for Wales

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar insists he is not taking a starting place for granted ahead of his side's RBS 6 Nations opener with England next Friday.

Parisse seeking Italian consistency

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Sergio Parisse insists Italy are looking for consistency from the word go in this year's RBS 6 Nations.

Parisse seeking Italian consistency

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Sergio Parisse insists Italy are looking for consistency from the word go in this year's RBS 6 Nations.

Excitement building for Atonio after making Saint-Andre's squad

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Prop Uini Atonio is relishing the chance to sample the RBS 6 Nations atmosphere first hand after being named in France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre's squad of 23.

Brunel hoping to sign off in style in 2015

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

For Jacques Brunel and Italy the goal for every RBS 6 Nations is to win games, but, in this his fourth and final Championship in charge, the head coach is just as worried about performances as results.

Brunel hoping to sign off in style in 2015

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

For Jacques Brunel and Italy the goal for every RBS 6 Nations is to win games, but, in this his fourth and final Championship in charge, the head coach is just as worried about performances as results.