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...
'He doesn’t like to be bothered' - Tadhg Furlong on his local pub's fund to buy his dad his first mobile phone
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIt does not take a lot to make Tadhg Furlong feel uncomfortable. Mention the YouTube clip of him on the charge against New Zealand last November and the Irish tighthead prop shifts and squirms in a seat...
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath promote Zach Mercer Bath Rugby have announced that, New Zealand born, back rower Zach Mercer has signed a senior contract with the club promoting him to the senior squad. Mercer, son...
2017 Under-20s Six Nations: Preview
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Under-20s Six Nations Championship offers a glimpse of the future as the Northern Hemisphere's most promising players showcase their talent and potential. Aron Hegarty looks previews the teams ahead...
Sydney: Top seeds unbeaten on Day 1
9 years ago by Scrum Queens NewsIreland had one of their best-ever opening days in Sydney (Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC fotos/ World Rugby) The top three from Rio and Dubai (Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Russia) all made it through...
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...
Six Nations 2017: Richie McCaw's advice for captains
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has some advice for the Six Nations' leaders ahead of the 2017 tournament, which kicks off with Scotland v Ireland on Saturday.
Bath promote Zach Mercer
9 years ago by Bath RugbyBath Rugby have announced that, New Zealand born, back rower Zach Mercer has signed a senior contract with the club promoting him to the senior squad. Mercer has committed to the club until the end of...
What we learned from Joe Schmidt's Ireland team to take on Scotland
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland enjoyed an historic 2016, becoming the first team since England in 2003 to beat New Zealand, Australia and South Africa in the same calendar year.
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...
