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Preview: Wales v Scotland

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

SIX NATIONS ROUND TWO: Dan Biggar has recovered from injury to boost Wales as they look to continue their Six Nations dominance over Scotland.

Decision time for Jones and Brunel

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Friday will see the last two countries, England and Italy, announce their teams for the second round of the RBS 6 Nations but huge changes are not anticipated in either camp.

RBS 6 Nations Round 2 Predictions

1 decade ago by Rugby Banter Page

Round two of the 6 Nations always seems to be the real test. In both 2014 and 2015, round two was when Ireland proved their mettle, smashing Wales in 2014 and clawing past the French in 2015. This year...

Schmidt should have backed Zebo's ability to keep France guessing

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

We will never know if Simon Zebo did enough against Wales last weekend to hang on to the Ireland XV jersey in Paris tomorrow. Defensively, Zebo's long-standing problems continued on Sunday, yet his lines...

Johnny O'Connor: Solid start from our boys in Irish green

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

The Connacht contingent did themselves proud last weekend against Wales. It was a pity that Kieran Marmion didn't get on to show what he's got, but Nathan White and Robbie Henshaw had good, solid outings.

Naoupu leads Irish charge as Connacht quartet shine

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

The Connacht trio of Sene Naoupu, Mairead Coyne and Ruth O'Reilly were all part of the Irish Women's XV which took on Wales last weekend, while Galwegian Mary Healy also came off the bench to help Ireland...

Galwegians U-14s sample friendly fire in Dublin

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Galwegians U-14 squad warmed up for their visit to the Ireland-Wales game with a competitively played friendly against their Lansdowne U-14 counterparts.

‘Lazarus’ Biggar back for Scotland clash

1 decade ago by The Times

Dan Biggar’s exploits during the World Cup had already elevated him to demigod status in the eyes of many Wales...

Six Nations: Duncan Taylor unfazed by Wales’ Jamie Roberts

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

No matter how much some people try to complicate the game, rugby remains a simple sport at heart. Carry the ball over the gain line. Repeat. If you do that often enough you will score a try and Wales arguably...

'Diligent' Dan Biggar earns high praise from Wales captain Sam Warburton

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Wales captain Sam Warburton has lavished praise on "diligent professional" Dan Biggar following the fly-half's rapid recovery from injury.