Off The Ball: Understated build-up belies the importance of Wales opener
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThey didn’t get the memo about not hyping the Six Nations in Wales. A poll on a Welsh newspaper website has Wales winning the tournament with 69pc of the vote confident that Warren Gatland and his team...
Wales ready to take gamble on Liam Williams after one-hour comeback
1 decade ago by The TimesLiam Williams could make a swift return to duty for Wales against Ireland on Sunday, having played for only 60...
Warburton not ready, says Williams
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales should leave Sam Warburton out against Ireland because he has not played enough, says Shane Williams.
Wales’s Jamie Roberts rekindles love for game after amateur stint
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Centre Roberts refreshed after playing for Cambridge University• George North relieved to be away from club pressuresGeorge North is not enjoying life in the Premiership but his fellow Welsh émigré...
'It'll just be a battle' - Sean O'Brien ready for breakdown ferocity against Wales
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIf familiarity does indeed breed contempt, then Ireland’s Six Nations opener with Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday should prove downright hostile.
Wales star Liam Williams to play some part against Ireland despite lack of game time
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLiam Williams looks on course to be involved in Wales' RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday - despite playing barely an hour of rugby since the World Cup.
Six Nations 2016: What has changed for the teams since Rugby World Cup?
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAfter mixed fortunes at World Cup, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France and Italy must adjust to new personnel, new management and new methods
Ireland's Fitzgerald ruled out of RBS 6 Nations
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland back Luke Fitzgerald will not feature for the men in green during this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship, after he was ruled out for six to eight weeks with a medial ligament injury.
Briggs: Ireland Women still reaping benefits of Grand Slam
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland Women had never even finished second at the Women's Six Nations - let alone top of the pile - before they won the Grand Slam in 2013.
Six Nations 2016: why Wales are a good bet to repeat post-World Cup bounce | Robert Kitson
1 decade ago by The GuardianHaving completed a grand slam in both 2008 and 2012, Warren Gatland’s side can deny Ireland a more conventional hat-trick with an unlikely one of their ownThe beauty of the Six Nations is meant to be...
