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Wily words from coaches belie real Six Nations strength of Wales

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Coaches from all sides have been talking up the chances of their Six Nations opposition but in the case of Wales their protestations may prove correctThe bookies have England as favourites for this year’s...

Eddie Jones’ way or the highway: Mike Brown hails new England ethic

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Hard, aggressive play is what the full-back wants and his side need for the Six Nations as he welcomes England’s rebuilding under their new coachOne of the few enduring memories of England’s torrid...

Six Nations preview: the bold will be rewarded in era of new beginnings | Eddie Butler

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Ireland and Wales might be favourites but with England reborn and a resurgent Scotland, this post-World Cup Six Nations will reward positivityIt may seem heartless at this time of fresh starts to recall...

2016 Six Nations Championship preview: Ireland

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Ireland have had a favourable fixture list in the Six Nations Championship for the last two years, with the weakest team – Scotland in 2014 and Italy in 2015 – up first, affording them every...

Six Nations scare for Fitzgerald

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Luke Fitzgerald has emerged as a major doubt for Ireland's opening Six Nations game against Wales next Sunday after he suffered an injury at yesterday's open training session at the Aviva Stadium.

Preview: Northampton Saints vs Wasps

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints vs Wasps (19:45) BT SportThe last time these 2 met it was a 10 try thriller as Saints ran out 52-30 winners. Both teams have had sporadic form in the Aviva Premiership so far with both...

Expansive Force bank on SA contingent

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Western Force will put their new expansive game on trial for the first time when they travel to Gosford, New South Wales, next Wednesday.

Eight Munster stars get Ireland U-20s nod

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

The Ireland U-20 squad has been named by head coach Nigel Carolan for the Six Nations, which begins next Friday when Ireland host Wales in Donnybrook.

Four Irish players make Welsh all-time Six Nations XV

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Nothing stirs debate quite like combined selections, and Wales Online's best fifteen since the Six Nations came into being in 2000 is full of talking points.

Wales need more intelligence - Henry

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales can improve their attacking play by showing more intelligence according to former head coach Graham Henry.