Wales vs. France: Winners and Losers from 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

Wales beat France 19-10 at the Principality Stadium to take them to two wins and a draw from three matches in the 2016 RBS 6 Nations. Wales scored their try after a dreadful error from Jules Plisson, and despite France having the better of the second half and pressuring for long periods, Wales always seemed in control. Plisson, then, was one loser. There were two more losers for France and, possibly... 

RBS 6 Nations 2016: 5 Bold Predictions for Matchday 3

RBS Six Nations 2016 Matchday 3 sees Wales take on France, Italy host Scotland and England face Ireland. France are resurgent, but how will their pack match up to the Welsh in this physical encounter? What kind of a game should we expect in Rome? England, meanwhile, are trying to update their playing style. Will it be in evidence in a tight match against Ireland? Here are Bleacher Report’s five... 

2016 6 Nations: Why Greig Laidlaw and Finn Russell Are Crucial for Scotland

Scotland have lost their opening two matches of the 2016 RBS Six Nations, but to arrest their slump, they will need Greig Laidlaw and Finn Russell to be at their best. It is no overstatement to say they are crucial for Scotland for the rest of the championship. Scotland’s revival under coach Vern Cotter has been aided by the residency qualification of prop WP Nel and John Hardie, eligible through... 

Why Turnovers Have Been England’s RBS 6 Nations 2016 Surprise Package

England fans, ex-players and journalists have bemoaned England’s failure to win turnovers at the breakdown since the retirement of Neil Back in 2003. Back, standing at just 5’10”, was the last high-quality scavenging openside to wear the Red Rose. But, despite all the obituaries of England’s ability to fashion turnovers, it has been the team’s surprise package so far in... 

France vs. Ireland: Winners and Losers from 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

France made it two wins out of two in the RBS Six Nations win a 10-9 win against Ireland at the Stade de France on Saturday. It was France’s first victory against the Emerald Isle since 2011. Ireland were dominant in the first half, but a six-point lead going into the break did not reflect their superiority. France were much improved in the second 40, and the introduction of better scrummaging... 

RBS 6 Nations 2016: 5 Bold Predictions for Matchday 2

RBS Six Nations Matchday 2 sees France against Ireland, Wales face Scotland and Italy host England. So where will the shocks come from? Which teams will perform a lot better than many expect? Whose traditional dominance up front is under threat? And which rugby play seems to be on the cusp of a revival? Here are Bleacher Reports five bold predictions for RBS Six Nations Matchday 2. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

France vs. Italy: Winners and Losers from 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

France overcame Italy 23-21 in the opening fixture in the 2016 RBS Six Nations despite a lacklustre performance from Les Bleus at the Stade de France. Italy were the better side for much of the match but were the losers on the day. Did anyone from France make it into this list as a victor? Let’s see who put in a winner’s performance and who had a mixed game in Paris. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Ireland vs. Wales: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

The 2016 RBS Six Nations gets underway this weekend, and the standout tie sees Europe’s top two teams, Ireland and Wales, face off at the Aviva in Dublin. Ireland and Wales may not be as immediately recognisable, but given that these two teams have dominated the tournament in recent years (winning seven of the last nine championships), there could be no bigger game this tournament. Ireland vs.... 

5 Under-the-Radar Players Who Could Shine in 2016 RBS Six Nations

The 2016 Six Nations, as the first international action following the World Cup, offers the perfect opportunity for players to make a fresh start and shine for their countries. Three of the five players in this list are playing under new coaches and are set to make an immediate impression. The players listed have been under the radar for a variety of reasons, including the form of team-mates, their... 

Ranking the 5 Greatest Six Nations Players of All-Time

The Six Nations Championship is the premier stage for the star players of European rugby to perform. Italy joined England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in 2000 to inaugurate a new era: the Six Nations. Since then, the greats of European rugby have set the tournament alight. Here, Bleacher Report ranks the five greatest players ever to play in the Six Nations. This list is comprised of two Irishmen,... 

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