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The Six Nations Championship 2014 is balanced on a knife edge, with four teams still in the race for the title. Ireland, England, Wales and France have all taken two wins from three, with only points difference separating the rugby powerhouses. As if they were trying to keep things tense, last weekend’s fixtures did nothing to indicate which nation would take the grand prize. Wales thumped France...
Published: February 19, 2014
Brian O’Driscoll is almost half-way through his final RBS Six Nations for Ireland. The centre has amassed 138 Test caps in an international career that spans nearly 16 years. O’Driscoll’s performances for Leinster have yielded three RaboDirect Pro12 titles and three Heineken Cups, a record not even matched by his great international teammate Paul O’Connell. But where does ‘BOD’...
Published: February 13, 2014
Luther Burrell burst onto the England scene a fortnight ago with a try on his debut against France in Paris. But with England stalwarts Brad Barritt and Manu Tuilagi making comebacks from injury, does Burrell have what it takes to keep hold of a starting Test spot? Here we run the rule over the Northampton centre’s prospects as England battle their way through one of the tightest Six Nations...
Published: February 11, 2014
Two weeks into the 2014 RBS Six Nations, it’s clear this is going to be one of the most hotly contested championships in years. But with so little to separate the top teams, it looks as if some players are resorting to dirty tactics even more so than usual. Last weekend’s round of matches saw fights break out in all three games. In Dublin, Mike Phillips of Wales threw punches after...
Published: February 5, 2014
The first weekend of the RBS Six Nations 2014 produced some gripping rugby as nations competed for opening day bragging rights. A confident Italy gave Wales a good run for their money in Cardiff. The Azzurri proved they’re to be no push-overs in this year’s competition, with new faces lending their support to the imperious Sergio Parisse. England came within a whisker of an impressive win...
Published: February 4, 2014
When England debutant Jack Nowell slipped on his backside in the 17th minute of his side’s clash with France last weekend, he inducted himself into a dubious hall of fame. The young Exeter winger’s mistake allowed Yoann Huget to collect the ball and dive over for his second try of what was a thrilling match. But Nowell shouldn’t feel too embarrassed. He joins an impressive line-up...
Published: January 19, 2014
With all eight quarter-final slots now filled, the Heineken Cup moves into its knockout phase. All eyes now turn to the teams that have a chance of winning the biggest prize in European rugby. The perennial big boys are all through. Irish heavyweights Leinster and Munster topped their groups, while the cream of the Top 14 and Aviva Premiership is represented by Clermont Auvergne, Toulouse, Saracens...