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After the Six Nations scene was set last weekend, Round 2 of the competition promises to pull the table apart with a host of close-run fixtures that could go in either direction. Ireland sit atop the pile at present, but face a difficult task in overcoming the best efforts of France in Dublin and Wales are hoping a trip to Murrayfield will result in a bounce-back from their defeat to the English. Stuart...
Published: February 11, 2015
Having taken the first step toward retaining their Six Nations title last weekend, Ireland will welcome France to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday seeking to find their stride in pursuit of back-to-back wins. Last Saturday’s 26-3 win over Italy was a fine enough start for Joe Schmidt’s side, but the New Zealander knows too well that his team must show more if they’re to defeat Les Bleus. Philippe...
Published: February 11, 2015
Super Rugby makes a triumphant return to the slate this weekend, with the Waratahs looking to get their title defence up and running against Australian foes Western Force on Sunday. It’s been a long wait for the southern hemisphere to welcome back its club competition and after a lengthy period of international rugby taking the spotlight, franchise play is set to fill our calendars once again. A...
Published: February 10, 2015
A hard-fought win at the Millennium Stadium has established England as the bookmakers’ favourite to win this year’s Six Nations, with Ireland struggling to assert themselves while beating a lame Italy side. Each and every one of the Six Nations combatants while need time to reach top speed, with Week 2’s generous fixture list the next possible avenue at which to do so. Starting slowly...
Published: February 10, 2015
England will seek to use this Saturday’s Week 2 fixture against Italy as a springboard, which could potentially propel them toward the summit of the Six Nations standings. Stuart Lancaster’s men are fresh after claiming a most impressive 21-16 win over Wales at the Millennium Stadium, while the Azzurri’s prospects look as dim as ever in light of their 26-3 hammering at Irish hands. Ahead...
Published: February 9, 2015
The 2015 ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament got underway on Monday, with Tomas Berdych seeking to defend his indoor title as the European spotlight descends upon Rotterdam. However, the big guns of Andy Murray, Milos Raonic and Stanislas Wawrinka are among those looking to rain on Berdych’s parade, with Holland playing host to some of the biggest names in the sport. Murray in particular will be...
Published: February 9, 2015
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will feel content after assuming top spot in the 2015 Six Nations table after Round 1 of the tournament, but he’ll know as well as any that the team’s perch is far from secure. The competition regularly proves to be wild and unpredictable, where the slightest stumble could see a side go from championship contenders to mid-table mediocrity. It’s still...
Published: February 9, 2015
The 2015 Six Nations is under way, and Matchday 1 didn’t fail to impress, as Europe’s giants began their international calendars with varying success. However, while reigning champions Ireland may be top of the table as things stand, that doesn’t necessarily mean Joe Schmidt’s men are in the best form or even competition favourites at this stage. Taking into account opposition...
Published: February 8, 2015
The opening weekend of the Six Nations may not have been the try-laden bonanza fans were hoping for, but as its participants grow into their campaigns, the competition only promises to open up further. England may not sit atop the pile as things stand, but a Round 1 win over Wales has given Stuart Lancaster’s squad great hope of pulling through their injury misery and stripping Ireland of their...
Published: February 8, 2015
Ireland took top spot in the Six Nations table on Saturday after a sluggish 26-3 victory over Italy in Rome, but the defending champions are in danger of surrendering their lead with France descending upon Dublin this weekend. England showed their credentials as title contenders with a rousing comeback win against the Welsh and take on the Azzurri at Twickenham this Saturday with full intentions of...