Why Tim Swinson Has Most to Prove for Scotland After 2 Games of Six Nations

Scotland have suffered two narrow defeats in this Six Nations and face the familiar scenario of a potential wooden-spoon decider with Italy. But the usual hangover of depression that has often accompanied such starts to the Championship for the Scots is missing. In its place is a stoic optimism that, despite the scoreboard, the evidence in both 80-minute showings this season suggests the Scots are... 

Top 10 Moments from Matchday 2

Week 2 of the Six Nations threw up another broad spectrum of rugby’s many attributes, as this list shows. We had stodge and brutalism in Dublin, exhibition stuff at Twickenham and a bit of everything in Edinburgh. From stunning tries to shuddering hits, here are the best bits from a fun-filled weekend. Do we really have to take a week off? Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Six Nations 2015: Best XV from Matchday 2

The second week of the 2015 Six Nations is in the books. England sent Italy packing with little bother at Twickenham and Ireland kicked France into touch in Dublin. The show moved on to Murrayfield on Sunday where Wales redeemed themselves with a win over Scotland who once again showed vast improvement from previous seasons. We head into a blank weekend with Ireland’s clash with England in Dublin... 

Ireland vs. France: Winners and Losers from 2015 Six Nations Clash

Ireland secured an 18-11 win on Saturday over France in Dublin to go 2-0 in this year’s Six Nations Championship. The result was also a mental boost for Paul O’Connell’s men before they meet again in the World Cup later this year. This win was born of a pragmatism in approach that showcased yet again the ability of coach Joe Schmidt to adapt a plan to suit the occasion. Ireland carried... 

Scotland vs. Wales: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape 2015 Six Nations Clash

Scotland host Wales in Round 2 of the Six Nations with both sides coming off defeats in Week 1. The nature of those results, however, sit at opposite ends of the spectrum. Wales were poor barring the opening half hour in Cardiff, and were blown away in the second half by a powerful English pack and a dash of artistry in midfield. They have spent their week fending off criticism over their handling... 

Six Nations 2015: 5 Most Noteworthy Moments from Matchday 1

We are up and running in the 2015 Six Nations. The opening weekend got off to a flyer with England’s win in Cardiff, while we are yet to see the best of France and Ireland, who both won in far less eye-catching fashion. Still, there was plenty to talk about after the first 240 minutes of the grand old championship. From high-quality tries to controversial incidents, the Six Nations can be guaranteed... 

Six Nations 2015: Best XV for Week 1 of Competition

With a stunner in Cardiff followed by two rather stodgier affairs, the Six Nations opening weekend had a bit of everything. The tournament is looking wide open after the first round of fixtures. England defied the odds to topple Wales, while favourites Ireland did not dazzle in Rome. Scotland look vastly improved and came close to taking a French scalp, so they will be hotly awaiting Wales in Edinburgh... 

France vs. Scotland: Winners and Losers from 2015 Six Nations Clash

France ground their way to an opening-day victory in Paris over a Scotland side that showed promise of better days to come in this Six Nations championship. Vern Cotter’s men scored the game’s only try, but Camille Lopez’s boot was successful with five of six penalty attempts to hand Les Bleus’ red-shirted players a 15-8 win. Let’s dissect the winners and losers from a... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Teams After Weekend of January 30-February 1

This week’s rankings are weighted in favour of the French clubs, which had the most meaningful weekend in terms of fixtures. They all did battle in the Top 14, while English and Welsh sides rolled out their reserves to compete in the LV Cup and the Irish and Scottish provinces rested up. Here is how they stand as we await the main event of the season in the shape of the Six Nations kick-off. Weight... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of January 30 to February 1

A tricky week to pick a meaningful best XV. The Premiership and Pro 12 took a break to make way for the LV Cup, with teams shorn of their Six Nations players, while the Top 14 rumbled on. In Cork, England and Ireland’s second strings went at it with a few names shining at Musgrave Park. The Super 15 is also yet to begin, so there is a far smaller pool of top talent to select from this week. Let’s... 

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