France vs. Ireland: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

France welcome Ireland to Paris on Saturday hoping to maintain a winning start to the 2016 RBS Six Nations, but they’ll have to make fast improvements if they’re to claim revenge over the holders. Les Bleus beat Italy 23-21 last Saturday in their first match under head coach Guy Noves, while Ireland overcame a rash of injuries to draw 16-16 against title contenders Wales at the Aviva Stadium. Saturday’s meeting falls four months after Joe Schmidt’s side defeated France 24-9 in their Pool D clash at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, and the Ireland chief is pleased to have several... 

Wales vs. Scotland: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

A 16-16 draw in Dublin on Sunday means Wales have been forced to wait for their first win of the 2016 RBS Six Nations, but Scotland also have improvements in mind as they make their way to Cardiff on Saturday. Vern Cotter’s men were disappointed to lose 15-9 to England at Murrayfield last weekend, and they may find it even more difficult to score tries in the Welsh capital, a veritable fortress of the modern era. It’s still early in this year’s tournament, and either team can still make a break in the standings as we break down the top five battles that will influence Saturday’s... 

RBS 6 Nations 2016: 10 Storylines to Follow in Matchday 2

The 2016 Six Nations brought with it a long list of unanswered questions, some of which received answers in Matchday 1. However, Matchday 2 promises to open an even bigger can of worms as an already tight campaign advances this weekend. Four months on from their 2015 Rugby World Cup clash, France and reigning Six Nations champions Ireland are braced to collide once again, while Scotland are in the hunt to avoid another embarrassment in Welsh territory. England coach Eddie Jones also faces more tough decisions in who to pick for his side’s trip to play Italy, as does France coach Guy Noves,... 

RBS 6 Nations 2016: 5 Bold Predictions for Matchday 2

RBS Six Nations Matchday 2 sees France against Ireland, Wales face Scotland and Italy host England. So where will the shocks come from? Which teams will perform a lot better than many expect? Whose traditional dominance up front is under threat? And which rugby play seems to be on the cusp of a revival? Here are Bleacher Reports five bold predictions for RBS Six Nations Matchday 2. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

RBS 6 Nations 2016: Top 5 Moments from Matchday 1

Fans could hardly have asked for a more entertaining and evenly matched start to the 2016 RBS Six Nations, which ended with England and France atop the table on two points apiece. Ireland and Wales’ draw at the Aviva Stadium means they sit back in the standings, but the 16-16 result was perhaps one that both teams could be content with. Ultimately, it was a tight weekend of rugby, with Les Bleus’ 23-21 win over Italy almost ending in the Azzurri’s maiden win on French soil, while England’s 15-9 win at Murrayfield could easily have gone Scotland’s way. We’ve compiled... 

Six Nations 2016: Updated Table, Latest Predictions for Round 2 Fixtures

It was a relatively low-scoring start to the 2016 RBS Six Nations in Round 1 with all three games proving to be close, hard-fought contests, but there’s plenty of potential for excitement when the teams kick off Round 2 on Saturday. Following their 23-21 win over Italy, France are at home once again as they host Ireland, who will be coming into the game on the back of a 16-16 draw with Wales—the first time the pair have produced a stalemate in over 40 years. The Welsh will welcome Scotland to the Principality Stadium on Saturday with both looking for their first win of the... 

RBS Six Nations 2016: Best XV from Matchday 1

The opening weekend of this tough-to-predict 2016 RBS Six Nations saw three tight encounters that leave us no closer to clues as to where the grand old trophy will end up. The sides who gorged themselves on tries during that frantic final day of the 2015 edition played with more caution and care, but there were still some outstanding displays. Here is your XV for Week 1. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Six Nations 2016: Updated Table, Results and Round 2 Fixtures

Ireland and Wales could not be separated on Sunday, as the teams battled to a 16-16 draw at the Aviva Stadium in the 2016 RBS Six Nations. The reigning champions and hosts dominated most of the first half, but the Welsh made a dramatic comeback to take a share of the points. England are in control at the top of the standings after the first round of matches, defeating Scotland 15-9 to win the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield on Saturday. France were also victorious on Saturday in their close battle with Italy at the Stade de France, overcoming their continental rivals 23-21. Here is a look at the results... 

Ireland vs. Wales: Winners and Losers from 2016 RBS 6 Nations Clash

The toughest game to call in the opening round ended up with nothing between the two sides after a bruising but entertaining 80 minutes in Dublin on Sunday. Ireland raced into a 13-0 lead but were pegged back by Wales, who had come into the game as slight favourites in light of the lengthy list of Irish absentees. In the end, both sides’ defences cancelled out their attempts to establish daylight in a tense second half. The game ended in a draw, 16-16. Here are the winners and losers from a real slugfest in the Irish capital. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Ireland vs. Wales: Score and Reaction from 2016 Six Nations Round 1

Wales held Ireland to a draw for the first time since 1974, with the pair tying 16-16 at the Aviva Stadium in the 2016 Six Nations on Sunday. A thrilling first half saw the hosts go 13-0 up thanks to two Johnny Sexton penalties and a Conor Murray try, but the visitors had narrowed the deficit to just three points by the break through a penalty from Rhys Priestland and Taulupe Faletau going over. Another Priestland kick saw Wales equalise at the start of the hard-fought second half and the Welshman converted another penalty again late on, but Sexton kept his cool to ensure Ireland shared the spoils. Ireland... 

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