Why Simon Zebo Has Most to Prove for Ireland After 2 Games of Six Nations

As one of the two teams yet to be beaten in this year’s Six Nations, Ireland haven’t seen many of their stars fail to meet requirements, but Simon Zebo still has some convincing to do in his role. The Munster whiz started in each of the wins over Italy and France, but as Ireland look to reach top speed in their defence of the Six Nations title, coach Joe Schmidt may well ask more of the 24-year-old. By and large, the Irish backs haven’t got out of second gear as of yet. A mistake-laden outing in Rome meant that only when the Azzurri were reduced to 14 men did Ireland pick up... 

Six Nations 2015: Round 3 Fixtures, Predictions and Previews

The Six Nations has kicked off in fine style with some amazing action over the first two rounds of the tournament. England currently lead the standings on points difference after their impressive wins against Wales and Italy. Ireland are tied with Stuart Lancaster’s team on four points after they overcame a brutal test against a physical France. Here are the upcoming fixtures for Round 3, when the competition’s top-two sides will face off against each other:   Ireland vs. England England have begun their campaign to win the tournament and achieve the Grand Slam in fine fashion,... 

Top 10 Moments from Matchday 2

Week 2 of the Six Nations threw up another broad spectrum of rugby’s many attributes, as this list shows. We had stodge and brutalism in Dublin, exhibition stuff at Twickenham and a bit of everything in Edinburgh. From stunning tries to shuddering hits, here are the best bits from a fun-filled weekend. Do we really have to take a week off? Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Six Nations 2015: Best XV from Matchday 2

The second week of the 2015 Six Nations is in the books. England sent Italy packing with little bother at Twickenham and Ireland kicked France into touch in Dublin. The show moved on to Murrayfield on Sunday where Wales redeemed themselves with a win over Scotland who once again showed vast improvement from previous seasons. We head into a blank weekend with Ireland’s clash with England in Dublin now looking like the pivotal fixture in the destination of this year’s silverware. Here is the team of the week. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Six Nations 2015: Power Ranking Teams After Matchday 2

The landscape of the 2015 Six Nations transformed tremendously in Week 2 of the competition, as England took their place atop the standings despite Ireland managing to uphold their winning run against France. Wales got their account up and running with a close-fought 26-23 win over Scotland, just holding off their assailants at Murrayfield to claim a first win of the tournament. The Scots now sit as one of the two teams yet to claim a victory this year, but did Vern Cotter’s men show enough steel to avoid bottom spot in our power rankings? Results, standard of opposition faced thus far and... 

Six Nations Table 2015: Updated Standings, Schedule After Final Round 2 Results

England sit atop the Six Nations standings after the second weekend of action, having thrashed Italy by 30 points on Saturday to record their second victory from two matches. The only other team with a perfect record after the weekend’s fixtures are Ireland, who overcame France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Despite two strong performances, Scotland still are without a point after Wales picked up their first win of the tournament at Murrayfield on Sunday, the hosts losing by three points. Here are the updated standings following the second round of matches and the schedule for the next weekend... 

Scotland vs. Wales: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 Six Nations Round 2

Wales picked up their first win of the 2015 Six Nations at the expense of a dogged Scotland team, triumphing 26-23 at Murrayfield.     The result was shared by the Welsh Rugby Twitter account: Tries from Rhys Webb, Jonathan Davies and 16 points from the boot of Leigh Halfpenny did the damage for the Welsh. Scotland went in front thanks to an early try from Stuart Hogg, while skipper Greig Laidlaw and Finn Russell kicked a collective 11 points for the hosts. Jim Hamilton went over in the dying stages for Scotland, but it was too little too late. After both nations suffered defeats... 

Scotland vs. Wales: Winners and Losers from 2015 Six Nations Clash

Wales gave their Six Nations campaign an enormous lift on Sunday after beating Scotland 26-23 at Murrayfield to bounce back from their defeat suffered at English hands in Week 1. The Edinburgh hosts kept the game close for the large part and frustrated their guests to no end, but they ultimately came up short in their own bid to come back from a first-round loss. Read on for a breakdown of the winners and losers to emerge from Wales’ victory, ranging from team-wide lessons to individual talking points. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Ireland vs. France: Winners and Losers from 2015 Six Nations Clash

Ireland secured an 18-11 win on Saturday over France in Dublin to go 2-0 in this year’s Six Nations Championship. The result was also a mental boost for Paul O’Connell’s men before they meet again in the World Cup later this year. This win was born of a pragmatism in approach that showcased yet again the ability of coach Joe Schmidt to adapt a plan to suit the occasion. Ireland carried his instructions out to the letter and came out deserved winners over a nondescript French side. Here are the winners and losers. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Six Nations 2015: Live Stream Info, TV Schedule, Table, Final Round 2 Prediction

Scotland and Wales are both looking for their first 2015 Six Nations win going into Sunday’s clash at Murrayfield, but while both teams lost their opening matches against France and England, respectively, the hosts should have the momentum when they take to the pitch at 3 p.m. GMT. Wales gave up a lead against a banged-up English squad most observers expected to struggle out of the gate, while the Scots gave a good impression in Paris, as it seems Vern Cotter has the team on the right track heading toward the World Cup. England smashed Italy 47-17 on Saturday and defending champions Ireland... 

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