Revealed! Tommy Bowe set for surprise return to Ireland bench as Joe Schmidt opts for experience
9 years ago by Irish IndependentTommy Bowe looks set to make a surprise return to international rugby after a gap of 18 months with Joe Schmidt set to name him on the bench for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Scotland.
Rugby on TV this weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday, 3rd February Italy U20 v Wales U20 Channel: S4C Red Button Scotland Women v Ireland Women 6:35pm Channel: RTE Two Edinburgh v Munster 7:35pm Channel: Sky Sports 2 Northampton...
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTigers confirm the signing of France international centre Maxime Mermoz Tigers agreed terms with the 30-year-old Mermoz after losing both Matt Toomua and Manu Tuilagi to long-term injury this...
Six Nations: 10 of Scotland's best tries
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWe have selected 10 of Scotland's best tries since the start of the Six Nations in 2000. But which is your favourite?
Is 'new O'Driscoll' Ringrose Ireland's brightest star?
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsGarry Ringrose will make his Six Nations debut against Scotland on Saturday with former players describing him as Ireland's next big star.
JACKSON COLUMN: Peerless Parisse shows no sign of stopping
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsSergio Parisse has been a permanent RBS 6 Nations fixture for so long that his debut coincided with England's first appearance as World Cup holders in February 2004, writes Peter Jackson.
Wilson: Don't write off Scots
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyRyan Wilson believes Scotland are finally set to shake off their nearly-men tag and make a run for the Six Nations title.
Greig Laidlaw claims Johnny Sexton's absence could be vital as Scots plan to target 'lynchpin' Conor Murray
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIf Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw is right, the loss of visiting playmaker Johnny Sexton could be crucial to the outcome of Scotland’s game with Ireland at Murrayfield in Saturday’s Six Nations opener....
Women's Six Nations: Scotland give Rachel Malcolm first start & recall Jade Konkel
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsRachel Malcolm earns a first start and Jade Konkel returns as Scotland target a first Women's Six Nations win since 2010.
Consistency the key as O'Shea names Italy team
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsConor O'Shea has opted largely to stick to a winning formula after naming his first Italy starting XV in the RBS 6 Nations as they prepare to welcome Wales to Rome on Sunday.
