Looking For Lions – 6N Round 4
The two biggest risers from this week were fairly obvious, and predictable, but there were a couple cruel injury blows that could affect the final selection in eight weeks time.
The two biggest risers from this week were fairly obvious, and predictable, but there were a couple cruel injury blows that could affect the final selection in eight weeks time.
Another slow week where a decent performance was enough to get noticed. The backs hardly saw the ball as the forwards were happy to just scrum and maul all day.
After a two week break the Six Nations returned on the weekend, but one would hardly notice given the lack of expansive rugby on offer. Maybe next week, we hope.
Will England continue their march towards the Grand Slam? Can a renewed Scotland hold out a resurgent Wales at Edinburgh? Do France have what it takes to win in Dublin?
The departure of two legendary actors from the world’s stage marks the end of an era. They represent the first generation to spend their entire senior careers in professional rugby.
Retirements, half-retirements, forced retirements, career milestones… it’s been a busy week in the rugby world. Squad changes aplenty, injury in and outs, leading point scorers, here’s what you should know!
Why did Ireland lose to Scotland? Did Scotland deserve to win? What interesting numbers did the Super Rugby weekend throw up? Answers, video, and ramblings of front row forwards ahead.
Not too many movers and shakers this week, but a couple old hands revived their Lions chances, while some early favourites continue to fade into the grey area of uncertainty.
It was a good week for predictions, but not a great one for excitement, at least in the northern hemisphere. A dramatic match on Sunday saved an otherwise ordinary weekend.
It’s hard to believe that we’re already at the midway point of the championship. The pivotal weekend features two Irish debuts and of course the 84th edition of Le Crunch.