Six Nations 2013: Team of the Tournament

The 2013 Six Nations is done and dusted after seven weekends that sum up the good, the bad and the ugly of European rugby. Sometimes it was exhilarating, sometimes it was downright awful but it was always immensely physical and hugely intense. Every team had its fair share of high and lows, and there was a host of players who stood out in every position. Here are my picks for the Team of the Tournament. Begin... 

2013 Six Nations: 5 Keys to Irish Victory Against Scotland

W.B. Yeats once said of Ireland, “all changed, chaged utterly”. He was speaking of a dark period in Irish history but his words would ring true for the current Irish rugby team and their embattled coach Declan Kidney. Two weeks ago fans and media alike were rife with talk of Grand Slams and the birth of a new era. Defeat to England has dampened the mood considerable with noted pundits now... 

Six Nations 2013: Ruthless England Prove Their Mettle as They Overpower Ireland

Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes came crashing to a halt in the driving Dublin rain as a powerful England side out-fought and out-thought them in a gritty encounter. It wasn’t pretty and there wasn’t much in the way of attacking rugby, but this win adds serious weight to the idea that this is an England team on the rise. Last week we saw what they could do in dry conditions against... 

Ireland vs. England Rugby: 5 Keys to Irish Victory

Before last week’s action, both England and Ireland would’ve seen this rugby game as one of huge importance; now it’s probably the biggest game either side will play this year. France’s surprise defeat in Rome means the winner of this game will be odds-on favourite for the Championship and the only side with a realistic shot at a Grand Slam, no disrespect to... 

Ireland Top Wales in Six Nations Opener: A Tale of Two Halves

The 2013 Six Nations Championship opened with an absolute cracker at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff earlier this afternoon. If this is a taste of things to come, then buckle up because this is going to be a great Six Nations. The talk in the buildup was that any one of the top four sides had a chance to win, and today showed that is very much the case. Ireland came flying out of the blocks,... 

Ireland vs. Wales: Five Keys to Irish Victory

Tomorrow afternoon Wales host Ireland at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in the opening game of the 2013 Six Nations. In a match that will likely define both their seasons, neither side can afford to lose. Throw in the recent history between the two and you have some compelling storylines. Ireland will be hoping to break a three-loss streak to the Welsh, while Wales are seeking to... 

British and Irish Lions Rugby 2013: Pre 6 Nations Squad Outlook

There are now less than five months until the British and Irish Lions board their flight to Hong Kong, and begin the 2013 tour of Australia. The coaching team has been named and selection meetings have taken place. If players are to make the plane, they need to start staking their claims now, if they have not done so already. Injuries are beginning to take their toll and these injuries have thrown... 

Heineken Cup 2012-2013: Final Group Stage Review

The group stage’s final round may not have had the excitement and great rugby of recent years, but there was no shortage of shocks. The weather dictated that sides chasing tries had to contend with an extra defender, as the bitter cold made free-flowing rugby nigh on impossible. In many ways it was a passing of the torch as two greats of Europe passed the baton to the new... 

Heineken Cup 2012/2013: Teams Battling for Spots in Knockout Stages

After five enthralling rounds, with all the usual ups and downs, the makeup of the Heineken Cup quarter-finals will all come down to the final round of action. A number of sides have already qualified, while a host of heavyweights find themselves facing huge, must-win games over the course of the weekend. Here is a breakdown of all the sides left in contention, and a prediction of how the... 

Heinken Cup Rugby 2012-2013: Week 3 Preview

In every sporting competition there is a defining moment when the tournament gets serious. Golf has “moving day,” football has “squeaky bum time” and the Heineken Cup has the back-to-back double headers. The tournament won’t be won in the coming weekends but these 24 games will go a long way to shaping the final standings. Some teams are entering the last-chance saloon,... 

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