Twitter Chatter Surrounding England at Six Nations 2015

Following their win against the odds in Cardiff on the opening night of the 2015 Six Nations, England are once more back amongst the favourites. And there’s been quite a lot of twitter chatter surrounding their chances. But can the analysts be believed? And are the fans biased? For any side to come from behind against Wales away from home suggests a confident attitude. Having successfully done that only recently at the Millennium Stadium on a score of 21-16, Stuart Lancaster’s men now look like real challengers. In particular, with fly-half George Ford playing well, England possess... 

Six Nations 2015: Fixture Info, Team News, Form Guide for Round 2 Clashes

After the first round of action in the 2015 Six Nations, England are slim favourites to win the championship having put together the most impressive performance on opening weekend. Their win over Wales in Cardiff represented the resilience and depth in the current English squad, while the weekend’s other two victors—Ireland and France—were largely underwhelming. However, the second round of action could change all that as it offers another opportunity for all six sides to show their title-winning pedigree. Read on for all the relevant fixture information, latest team news and... 

Six Nations 2015: Fixtures, Live Stream and Predictions for Week 2 Action

An intriguing opening set of results in the 2015 Six Nations leaves the tournament finely poised heading into the second weekend of action. Wales desperately need to pick up a win after being downed by England in Cardiff on Friday, but they face a vastly improved Scotland in front of a likely fearsome Murrayfield crowd. England should take great momentum from their Welsh victory and are heavy favourites to beat Italy at Twickenham, while Ireland have the home advantage against the unpredictable French. Read on for fixture and live streaming information as well as predictions for all of Week 2’s... 

Super Rugby 2015: Fixtures, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview Ahead of Round 1

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 lengthy 2015 season lies ahead, with stars from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa all hoping to impress in time for the World Cup, but Round 1 is the first chance to soar. Read on for discussion... 

Ireland vs. France: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape 2015 Six Nations Clash

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 Saint-Andre will also be chasing improvements upon the display which saw his men beat Scotland 15-8 in Paris last weekend, with a selection of key battles ready to entertain Dublin discussed... 

Six Nations 2015: 5 Most Noteworthy Moments from Matchday 1

We are up and running in the 2015 Six Nations. The opening weekend got off to a flyer with England’s win in Cardiff, while we are yet to see the best of France and Ireland, who both won in far less eye-catching fashion. Still, there was plenty to talk about after the first 240 minutes of the grand old championship. From high-quality tries to controversial incidents, the Six Nations can be guaranteed to serve up plenty to debate. Here are the five top moments that got jaws wagging. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Six Nations 2015: Latest Odds and Predictions for Round 2 Fixtures

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 in this kind of competition is a forgivable sin, but it’s now that the six teams will need to start showing more fervour if their respective bids for the title are to amount to anything.   Predicted... 

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

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 of Saturday’s collision, we examine which key battles will be responsible for deciding the tie as Italy look to lean on a few key individuals in particular in the hopes of staging a Twickenham... 

Six Nations 2015: Predicting the Standings Following Round 2 Fixtures

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 early days in this year’s contest, but the table is primed to undergo drastic change in Week 2, where Ireland’s place comes under fire from the visit of France. We’ve gazed into the... 

George North Concussion: World Rugby Must Prescribe Independent Doctors

Concussion and head injuries are an increasingly important issue in all sports, but rugby union, with its enormous physical demands, has a particularly close association with the condition.  George North, the giant Wales wing, was involved in a concussion controversy during last Friday’s Six Nations curtain-raiser against England after the Welsh medical team deemed him fit to carry on playing. Video images (see below) would clearly suggest otherwise. But why is the current system failing to protect players? And what can be done to ensure that rugby remains as safe as possible? Part... 

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