Demand for RBS Six Nations reaches new heights as fans count down to World Cup viagogo, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, highlights the key tournament ticketing trends it has seen so far. In the week running up to the opening match, viagogo has seen ticket demand nearly double as excitement builds. Most popular tickets The […]
“England go into the match to win with many expecting them to lose – the pressure is on Wales to deliver. For Wales, who are almost at full strength, losing would do untold damage to their psyche.” “He has carefully and meticulously planned every single thing he has done since taking on the role, but […]
RBS Six Nations: Italy v Ireland Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Date: Saturday, 7 February Kick-off: 14:30 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC TV, HD, Red Button, Radio 5 live extra, Radio Ulster, the BBC Sport website, mobile, the BBC Sport app and Connected TV. Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray has recovered from a neck injury and is […]
The 2015 Six Nations, has the potential to be one of the most closely fought in years, with England, Ireland, Wales and possibly France, all believing they have what it takes to come out on top. The defending champions, Ireland, enjoyed a fantastic 2014, cementing their Six Nations title with victories in the autumn internationals […]
Ireland Name Extended 46 Player Squad for RBS 6 Nations and Ireland Wolfhounds The Ireland coaching staff has named an extended squad of 46 players for the upcoming RBS 6 Nations matches against Italy and France, as well as the Ireland Wolfhounds fixture against the England Saxons. There are two uncapped players named in the […]
Ireland U-20 Squad Announced For RBS 6 Nations Championship An extended squad of 30 players has been named for the Ireland Under-20s, sponsored by PwC, ahead of their 2015 RBS U-20 6 Nations campaign. Eight players named in the squad have previous 6 nations experience, having played in the tournament last year, Harrison Brewer, Ross […]
Ireland Squad announced for Women’s RBS 6 Nations 2015 The Ireland Women’s Squad (sponsored by AON) ahead of the RBS 6 Nations has been named. The squad sees a number of new faces, uncapped at international XV a side rugby. Seven players included in the squad are involved with the Ireland Sevens set-up, including Nicole […]
The three weeks between now and February 6th; when Wales host England at the Millennium Stadium for the Six Nations opener, will pass quickly for both sides. Stuart Lancaster’s England side will be prepared for a tight encounter, a tale borne out by odds at the bookies;, they find themselves only narrowly favoured over their […]
Ulster’s Dan Tuohy will miss the Six Nations after thumb surgery. Photograph: James Crombie / Inpho Ulster and Ireland secondrow Dan Tuohy will miss the majority of the Six Nations Championship because of thumb surgery. The player suffered a torn ligament in the province’s victory over Treviso on Sunday and is expected to be out […]
Saracens’ Owen Farrell had a sensor chip taped behind an ear against London Irish to monitor the impact on his head in a tackle. Photograph: Mark Pain/Rex Features The global season is back on the agenda as rugby authorities look at ways of addressing the physical toll the sport is taking on professional players by […]