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.
Fickou To The Rescue
Gaël Fickou enjoyed the most remarkable five minute cameo in recent memory, coming off the bench to score a sensational try and crush England’s hopes of victory.
Match Preview – France vs England
What better way to fire up the tournament than a good old fashioned crunch match right off the bat? For fans, there is none.
Dreadful Draw In Glasgow
The muck and rain of Scotstoun did more to remind us why turf fields are likely the future than it allowed for any kind of decent rugby to be played.
6N Preview – England
After defeating the French to open the tournament with three consecutive victories, England looked odds on to win last year’s Six Nations until it all came crashing down with an embarrassing performance in Cardiff.
Match Preview – Scotland ‘A’ vs Saxons
The second, and last, ‘A’ international of this season takes place tomorrow at Scotstoun, the home of Glasgow Warriors, with Six Nations aspirations at stake.
Wolfhounds Outsmart Saxons
It wasn’t the prettiest game of rugby, in damp muddy conditions at Kingsholm, but some questions will have been answered for both Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster.
Match Preview – Saxons vs Wolfhounds
The remnants of a dying tradition will be on display at Kingsholm on Friday, as the Saxons take on the Wolfhounds in a pre-Six Nations teaser.
Team of the Year 2013
After much deliberation the team has been picked! Fifteen of the top contributors in international rugby over the course of the year, a few certainly debateable, while others pick themselves.
Team of the Week
With so many outstanding performances there were some real dilemmas selecting a team this week. Those picked at fullback, left wing, and number eight in particular should consider themselves lucky.