Best Of The Rest
Nine articles from around the rugby world worth checking out, covering some Six Nations history, questionable club recruitment, the whereabouts of Rocky Elsom, Nigel Owens, the IRB Sevens, and more.
Bits & Pieces
Bad bounces, bad breaks, witty banter, new names, and individual milestones. All the trivial nonsense you need to know this week, plus a host of injury updates.
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.
Ireland Brush Scots Aside
Fans have Jonny Sexton to thank after his incision through the line just before the half brought life to what had been a dreadfully insipid match to that point.
Italy Scare Wales
The Azzurri ran Wales much closer than expected in Cardiff, coming within striking distance before a late Leigh Halfpenny penalty goal sealed the win.
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 – Ireland vs Scotland
After coming torturously close to toppling the All Blacks in November, Ireland start the next chapter against Scotland in Dublin on Sunday.
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.
Match Preview – Wales vs Italy
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.
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.