Joe Schmidt Makes Shocking Revelation As To How Little Ireland Trained This Week
Ireland have been counting the cost of their bruising battle with Wales throughout this week. In the aftermath of the game between Ireland and Wales last weekend, it was clear for everyone to see that...
View ArticleEddie Jones Unveils England Team To Play Italy
Eddie Jones had spoken of utilising a more expansive game plan. After the dust had settled in Murrayfield, some commentators questioned the conservative way in which England played. Although Eddie...
View ArticleWhy Ireland Will Have To Improve Defensively Against France
Wales were only one pass away from breaching Ireland’s defence last weekend. While many will point to Ireland’s ability to keep Wales at bay for nearly 30 phases as an illustration of their defensive...
View ArticleOpinion: Scotland’s Taylor Could Thrive In Heated Midfield Contest
Vern Cotter and Warren Gatland have unveiled their respective Scotland and Wales teams ahead of this weekend’s Celtic clash in Cardiff. Dan Biggar has made a speedy recovery from his ankle injury last...
View ArticleSix Nations: Why Isn’t Italian Rugby Improving?
Ever since the Italians joined England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and France in 2000 to make up the Six Nations Championship, all rugby fans have hoped Italy would eventually grow and become a real...
View ArticleEnglish Audience Bowled Over By Paul O’Connell’s BBC Debut
Paul O’Connell has impressed on his BBC debut. Although we have grown accustomed to hearing Paul O’Connell speaking on tv in the immediate aftermath of games involving Munster or Ireland, watching him...
View ArticleMassive Injury Blow For Scotland Ahead Of Wales Clash
Scotland have been dealt a blow before kick off. Scotland have been handed a blow before their crunch Six Nations clash with Wales this afternoon, after it was confirmed that Sean Maitland suffered a...
View ArticleWatch Guilhem Guirado’s Massive Hit On Dave Kearney
Guilhem Guirado should have really seen yellow for his hit on Dave Kearney. From the early stages of this afternoon’s first game, it was clear that France were looking to physically impose themselves...
View ArticleFive Players Ireland Should Now Pick Against England
Ireland should now look to the future. Ireland’s defeat to France means that any realistic hopes Joe Schmidt had of landing a third successive Six Nations Championship have all but evaporated. Although...
View ArticleVideo: Did Joe Schmidt Castigate Rory Best At The Post Match Press Conference?
Joe Schmidt did not appear too pleased with Rory Best’s post match comments. At times, post match press conferences can appear to be choreographed events, where players and coaches respond to questions...
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