Jamie Heaslip shifts position in Paul O'Connell's intriguing Ireland-heavy Lions test team
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThis weekend doesn't just herald the start of the 2017 Six Nations - it also marks the beginning of a deluge of hypothetical Lions test teams as pundits and journalists use Six Nations form to forecast...
George North stars in emotive Gillette short film, The Honest Player
9 years ago by Rugby DumpGeorge North will start for Wales against Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday, and barring any major surprises, he'll be on tour with the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand later in the year. Inspired...
Weekend Preview: #GillettePrecisionPlay
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland v Ireland The opening fixture of the 2017 6 Nations sees Ireland travel to face Scotland at Murrayfield. The predictor shows the fans believe Ireland to win by 5-9 points will be the...
Healthy Lions open door for 'all-comers'
9 years ago by Rugby 365PRE-SEASON SPOTLIGHT: The Lions may have one of the most settled teams, including a rash of Springboks, but that does not guarantee any player a spot in the squad.
Cronje leads Lion youngsters
9 years ago by Super Sport.comRoss Cronje will lead the Emirates Lions side in their second pre-season game against a composite Club side at Wits on Saturday.
Schoeman goes on loan to Stormers
9 years ago by Rugby 365NEWS: The Stormers have moved swiftly to plug the gap left by the injury to Lions import Stephan de Wit.
Vorster returns, Cronje to lead Lions
9 years ago by Rugby 365TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Seasoned scrumhalf Ross Cronjé will lead the Lions in their Super Rugby pre-season outing against the against the SupaBarbarians XV in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Eddie Jones has England firing but Six Nations could be most open in years | The Breakdown
9 years ago by The GuardianThe England coach is the country’s best selector since the era of Clive Woodward but scheming outside-halves could help the chasing nationsThe view at last week’s Six Nations launch was that this would...
Six Nations: Lions, bonus points and other key issues in the 2017 tournament | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianThere is far more than the title at stake in the Six Nations, with the Lions’ tour of New Zealand, the tackle directives and residency adding intrigueFour years ago Wales’s opening defeat by Ireland...
Brian O'Driscoll offers a sage piece of advice to Irish players hoping to impress Warren Gatland
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIrish legend Brian O'Driscoll has advised players to focus on team, rather than individual, performances over the next seven weeks as they try to earn a place in Warren Gatland's squad for this year's...
