6N Preview – Italy vs Ireland
Ireland will hope to draw inspiration from dominant performances from their u20 and women’s sides as they march into Rome slightly battered but confident.
Ireland u20s Dominate Italy
Nigel Carolan’s young Irish squad got their tournament off to a fine start with a win over Italy in atrocious weather at the Stadio Lamarmora in Biella.
6N Preview – Wales vs England
Everyone remembers the horrors of Cardiff on England’s last visit. It didn’t just cost the championship, it cost several players spots on the Lions tour.
6N u20 Preview – Round 1
With so many players now graduating from the u20 programs to senior international level, it’s a surefire way to catch a glimpse of the stars of the future.
Saxons Tackle Woeful Wolfhounds
On second thought, perhaps some old traditions are best left to fade away into oblivion. What should have been a cracking match was instead a bore.
Preview – Ireland ‘A’ vs England ‘A’
It’s not crazy to think this might be the last ever Six Nations ‘A’ international. A sobering thought, one of the negative after-effects of professionalism.
Wales Trundle On Without Adam
It’s same again for Wales as Warren Gatland trots out a highly predictable squad for the Six Nations, and sadly once more there is no place for Adam Jones.
Familiar France Remain A Mystery
Philippe Saint-André has bucked the trend with a reasonably consistent group to the ones rolled out in November, but it’s a bad time to be named Maxime.
Venditti Returns To Boost Azzurri
Rampaging winger Giovanbattista Venditti returns to the Azzurri in one of several changes to the initial Italian offering for the upcoming Six Nations.
Team Of The Tournament – 6N 2014
It’s been a fine tournament once again, full of intrigue and not short of excellent individual performances. Here are the very best of the 2014 Six Nations.