Preview – England vs Ireland
The last test of the weekend is the most important, as England have a chance to dent Ireland’s title hopes and rekindle their own at Twickenham.
The last test of the weekend is the most important, as England have a chance to dent Ireland’s title hopes and rekindle their own at Twickenham.
It’s the battle of the basement at the Stadio Olimpico, as Italy host Scotland in what will surely serve as the Wooden Spoon decider.
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.
Les Bleus could continue their own unlikely march towards title contention if they can overcome a determined looking Azzurri side at Stade de France.
It’s time for another Calcutta Cup match with the auld enemy visiting the bug-infested Murrayfield for what is sure to be a complete mess of a match.
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.
After coming torturously close to toppling the All Blacks in November, Ireland start the next chapter against Scotland in Dublin on Sunday.
What better way to fire up the tournament than a good old fashioned crunch match right off the bat? For fans, there is none.
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.
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.