Looking For Lions – Post 6N Part 2
After a difficult session of adjudicating the merits of the forwards, we now examine those of the contenders in the backs. It’s a little easier to do, but only just!
After a difficult session of adjudicating the merits of the forwards, we now examine those of the contenders in the backs. It’s a little easier to do, but only just!
With the Six Nations wrapped up and most of the key rugby now behind us, we can now take a closer look at the Lions contenders. Part one, the forwards.
With few truly world-class, and some certainly underwhelming, performances, this year’s tournament XV has an eclectic and somewhat unexpected look to it. Who made it? Read on to find out.
So the dust has settled on this year’s Six Nations tournament, and Wales saved their best for last, crushing England to retain their title as champions. On to the Lions!
The tournament that never was? One that had promised so much only six weeks ago has been mired in damp weather and despairingly bland tactics. Will the final weekend deliver?
Nine articles and one video worth investigating, ranging from Ireland to Canada to Australia to Scotland. Bad weather, bad scrums, bad refereeing, potential Wallabies, potential Eagles, and life after rugby.
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.
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?
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!