Tag: Six nations
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Heaslip looking forward to Parisse challenge
LONDON – A week before the start of the 6 Nations, Ireland’s no.8 Jamie Heaslip has come out and said that he’s excited about coming up against Sergio Parisse
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Wade still holding out for England call
LONDON – Christian Wade remains hopeful that he will receive a spot in England coach Stuart Lancaster’s RBS 6 Nations squad.
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Del Fava: Italy’s time is now
LONDON – Former Italy lock Carlo Del Fava says he believes that after four years with Jacques Brunel at the helm, the Azzurri must be at their best. Italy did well in the autumn internationals, beating Samoa before extremely narrow, yet inspiring, losses to Argentina and South Africa. Del Fava was encouraged by these performances, and…
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North faces battle for Wales starting spot
LONDON – George North knows he needs to make an impression for Wales during this RBS 6 Nations in order to keep himself from falling behind in the pecking order.
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France to set 6 Nations alight
LONDON – The French rugby team will likely experience another rollercoaster ride at this year’s 6 Nations starting in a fortnight
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Lancaster looking to shed runners-up cloak
LONDON – After three consecutive years stuck with second-place finishes in the 6 Nations, Stuart Lancaster are hoping the fourth time’s the charm.
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Ireland ready to defend RBS 6 Nations title
LONDON – Coach Joe Schmidt is preparing to retain the trophy without legend Brian O’Driscoll.
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Sexton focused on 6 Nations return
LONDON – Despite being likely to miss the 6 Nations opener against Italy in Rome, Ireland pivot Jonathan Sexton is focused on getting back to 100% to return to 6 Nations duty.
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Scotland’s Weir ruled out of the 6 Nations
LONDON – Scotland have lost first choice pivot Duncan Weird for the entire 2015 6 Nations after with the 23 year old set to undergo surgery on his arm.
