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Football Soccer Formula 1 Rugby Racing Golf Blogs TennisPublished: March 19, 2016
France will look to prevent 2016 RBS Six Nations champions England from claiming their first Grand Slam in 13 years this Saturday when the two teams collide in Paris at the Stade de France. Head coach Eddie Jones knows his England side must only beat Les Bleus in order to clinch the nation’s first Grand Slam since 2003, with the Australian tactician still undefeated as team chief. The title may be decided already, but there are more surprises left to play out as Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France vie for the best possible finish in the standings and much still to contend for. Read on...
Published: March 18, 2016
England will look to complete a historic Grand Slam in the final round of the 2016 RBS Six Nations on Saturday when they travel to Paris to take on France. Eddie Jones’ side wrapped up the title in Week 4 after dispatching Wales 25-21 at Twickenham and France, in need of a win to keep their hopes alive, slipped to defeat against Scotland. Wales will take on Italy hoping to wrap up second place, while only pride will be at stake for Ireland and Scotland in Dublin. Here is the full schedule for the final round of fixtures, complete with odds for each: Matches can be streamed live via BBC iPlayer...
Published: March 18, 2016
Ireland and Scotland have enjoyed differing fortunes during the 2016 Six Nations. Although they sit only one point apart in the standings, Scotland are on the up after a winless tournament last year having won back-to-back Six Nations matches for the first time in three years. Meanwhile, Ireland are somewhat in the doldrums having won just once in this year’s competition, quite a comedown following consecutive titles in 2014 and 2015. The two teams now meet at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on the final weekend, with Scotland looking to continue their resurgent form, and Ireland aiming...
Published: March 18, 2016
Wales may not be able to win the 2016 RBS Six Nations, but they’ll be determined to end their campaign on a high against an Italy side who will pick up the wooden spoon for the 11th time since becoming the sixth nation in 2000. The Italians will be looking to salvage what pride they can by beating Wales in order to avoid finishing the Six Nations without picking up a single victory along the way. They face an unenviable task, though, having beaten the Welsh just twice in 16 attempts. Here are all the details you need to catch the action, and read on for a closer look at the upcoming match: Date:...
Published: March 18, 2016
England will be desperate to cap off a glorious Six Nations campaign with a flourish in Paris on Saturday night, as they face France knowing a Grand Slam is there for the taking. Eddie Jones’ side narrowly got the better of Wales last weekend, and when France lost to Scotland, it confirmed England as the tournament champions. However, the prestige at stake for notching wins in all five of their matches will not have escaped these players as they stand on the cusp of history. Indeed, not since the World Cup-winning side of 2003 has this feat been achieved by England. Here are the key viewing...
Published: March 17, 2016
Dethroned champions Ireland will play host to Scotland in the final round of the 2016 RBS Six Nations on Saturday, with each hoping they can maintain a strong finish to proceedings. Both sides emerged triumphant on Matchday 4, and while Ireland ran away with a 58-15 demolition of Italy, Scotland’s tournament received a major boost thanks to their 29-18 win against France. Neither team can win the title, but there’s still a lot to play for in Dublin, as the winner has the chance to finish as high as second. The loser could drop as low as fifth come the end of the competition. Read on...
Published: March 17, 2016
Wales versus Italy at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium is the first game on the final day of the 2016 RBS Six Nations. Despite being outplayed by England in the opening 40 minutes of their 25-21 defeat at Twickenham, Wales ought to be buoyed by their exceptional final quarter of the match. Italy, meanwhile, go to Cardiff after being thrashed 58-15 by Ireland. The Azzurri must be extremely short on confidence, and we should expect them to suffer defeat on a similar scale against Wales. With that in mind, Bleacher Report’s three key battles for this RBS Six Nations clash are intra-team...
Published: March 16, 2016
England clinched the 2016 RBS Six Nations crown ahead of schedule on Matchday 4, after Scotland’s 29-18 win over France on Sunday ensured Saturday’s victory over Wales at Twickenham, England, was enough to claim the top prize. Head coach Eddie Jones retained his 100 per cent record with the Red Rose as a result, and the 25-21 victory over Wales also secured the Triple Crown. Not bad going for your first four games in charge. Just as Les Bleus were disappointed to drop at the hands of a much-improved Scottish side, Italy were embarrassed as Ireland finally freed their shackles and soared...
Published: March 15, 2016
England claimed their 2016 RBS Six Nations title on Sunday after Scotland’s 29-18 win over France meant their victory against Wales on Saturday was sufficient to clinch the competition crown on Matchday 4. Coach Eddie Jones’ side defeated their Welsh counterparts 25-21 despite their Twickenham guests getting two tries on the board in the final 10 minutes, and a 2016 Grand Slam is now almost within reach. Ireland also exploded onto the scene after collecting their first win of the tournament in style, dispatching Wooden Spoon winners Italy 58-15 and notching nine tries in the process. Unexpected...
Published: March 14, 2016
The silverware for this season’s RBS Six Nations is settled. England beat Wales to claim the Triple Crown, then enjoyed their Sunday roast as Scotland overcame France to confirm that the Red Rose brigade will take the tournament title as well. Ireland may have lost their crown, but they salvaged pride with a dominant performance over Italy, while Scotland’s win over France makes for a mouthwatering Celtic clash on the final weekend. In Paris, England have a deflated French outfit to put away to claim that long-awaited Grand Slam. They are certainly not short of players in form. Here’s...