Team Of The Week
Lots of strong performances this week that made it difficult to pick a winner in several positions. Let’s hope that trend continues for the coming rounds!
Wales Reach Old Heights
Warren Gatland’s threats appear to have worked as Wales rebounded to smash a hapless French side at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night.
Preview – Wales vs France
Wales host France under a closed roof at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night to kick off a weekend of enormous intrigue in Six Nations rugby action.
Ireland Rise Above Wales
What was forecast to be a battle of attrition between two of the tournament favorites was instead a steamrolling by the emerald giants.
Preview – Ireland vs Wales
The biggest match of the weekend comes first, as Ireland try to halt the Welsh march towards a three-peat at the Aviva on Saturday.
Best Of The Rest
Nine articles from around the rugby world worth checking out, covering some Six Nations history, questionable club recruitment, the whereabouts of Rocky Elsom, Nigel Owens, the IRB Sevens, and more.
Bits & Pieces
Bad bounces, bad breaks, witty banter, new names, and individual milestones. All the trivial nonsense you need to know this week, plus a host of injury updates.
Team Of The Week
All but one country contribute to this week’s team, and amazingly there are not one but two Italian backs invited to the party.
Italy Scare Wales
The Azzurri ran Wales much closer than expected in Cardiff, coming within striking distance before a late Leigh Halfpenny penalty goal sealed the win.
Match Preview – Wales vs Italy
The Azzurri have the honour of welcoming the defending champions back the party, but they probably won’t be feeling too lucky come full time.