As the championship resumes after a fortnight’s break, the competition now heats up, with arguably the most decisive round of games in this year’s tournament to come this weekend. With each game providing an interesting sub-plot to this year’s competition, who will kick-on to take vital momentum ahead of the final two rounds? The first game of the weekend provides a chance for both Italy and … Continue reading Round Three Preview
So after nail-biting finishes in round two, Round three of this year’s Six Nations championship is shaping up to be the most entertaining of them all, with decisive matches in Edinburgh, Paris and Dublin to come this weekend. Firstly, to Twickenham where following their Herculean performance in Cardiff the previous week, Stuart Lancaster’s England side returned home to a heroes welcome as they hosted an … Continue reading Six Nations Round-up
Wales-England remains arguably the most eagerly anticipated fixture in world rugby. The unbridled passion of the two sets of rival fans sets the fixture apart from any other in the sport. So why is it, that such an iconic match has ended up being held at the mercy of television broadcasters? Friday night fixtures have become the norm for rugby players at club level and rightfully so. … Continue reading Friday Night Farce
In a defining year for Rugby Union in the northern hemisphere, this year’s Six Nations tournament may yet be the hardest to predict. Will Stuart Lancaster finally get his hands on the trophy that has agonisingly eluded him? Will Ireland consolidate their position as the dominant side in the North? Or will Wales continue the momentum gained from an Autumn series which finally delivered a … Continue reading Six Nations Preview
