Six Nations 2015: Power Ranking Each Squad’s Captain

Some men were born to be leaders; others have leadership thrust upon them. This year’s lineup of Six Nations captains brings together a mixture of those both destined and selected, who are in varying degrees of form going into the competition. We’ve taken a look at each of the six armband-wearers, examining their impact on both the club and international stage of late to decide who makes... 

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

Wales and England get this year’s Six Nations off to a booming start on Friday evening, where the head-to-head at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium brings with it a potential 2015 title decider. Stuart Lancaster has suffered a gradual increase in squad injuries of late, but the England coach will strive to see that his remaining resources are sufficient to achieve back-to-back wins over the... 

Six Nations 2015: Early Predictions for Opening Fixtures

The 2015 Six Nations gets underway on Friday, with Wales and England primed for a Millennium Stadium opener of cataclysmic proportions. Defending champions Ireland must wait until Saturday to get their tournament up and running in Rome before Scotland take on France at the Stade de France hoping for an upset. The Cardiff clash in particular looks set to have a massive bearing on the final standings,... 

Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of January 30 to February 1

Sonny Bill Williams swapped the rugby pitch for a square battleground this weekend, as he took his talents back to the boxing ring, while the Six Nations participants edged one step closer to the start of the tournament. In the business world, Leinster have big prospects in sight after announcing their intention to redevelop the RDS, giving the Dublin giants a potential platform to once again be considered... 

Why Jamie Roberts Is the Player Wales Must Put Their 2015 Six Nations Faith in

Wales head coach Warren Gatland will lean heavily on a select few of his stars to engineer any hope of attaining 2015 Six Nations glory, but Jamie Roberts is the talisman capable of getting the job done. Sam Warburton may don the proverbial captain’s armband, but it’s Racing Metro’s Roberts who must be looked upon as the key weapon if the Welsh are to realise their potential in this... 

Power Ranking the Six Nations Sides on the Strength of Their Backs

Every Six Nations outfit has grand expectations coming into the 2015 tournament, some basing those aspirations around their forwards, while others rely more heavily on the talents of their backs. Last week, we sorted the six participants based on their packs, but this week sees us ranking the more glamorous bunch, some of whom boast higher prospects than others. In the end, it will assuredly be the... 

10 Burning Questions Ahead of the 2015 Six Nations

As is often the case in the buildup to the Six Nations, this year’s tournament has a plethora of questions lying in wait of answers. Ireland came into the contest as very arguably the best side in the northern hemisphere, but can they aim for another title? Will Italy finish anywhere but last? Who will Stuart Lancaster use in his problematic centre position? All that and more is discussed in... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of January 23-25

The sixth and final round of group competition in this season’s European campaign saw the continent’s elite make their way through to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup and second-tier Challenge Cup this weekend. As was expected by many prior to this season’s beginning, the bastions of France and England account for a vast majority of the Champions Cup last eight, with Leinster... 

Power Ranking the Six Nations Sides on the Strength of Their Packs

This week’s announcements of the squads preparing to participate in the 2015 Six Nations means the tournament lies only a fortnight away. Each team possesses strengths and weaknesses. Some boast more power up front, while others will be leaning heavily on the guile of their backs to bring about success. Examining the selections, we’ve gone about ranking the packs heading into this year’s... 

10 Players to Watch in the 2015 Six Nations

Each and every year, we see a host of in-form Six Nations stars live up to our expectations and disappoint in equal measure, but it’s always those more unassuming stars who surprise us most. With a particular focus on the younger, less experienced talent, we’ve picked out a sample of names to keep an eye on throughout this year’s tournament. The list isn’t exclusive to up-and-coming... 

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