# 6Nations

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# Scot free

Ryan Wilson escapes 'contact with eye area' ban, available for clash with Ireland

The disciplinary committee decided that Wilson’s offence was ‘reckless, light and fleeting’.

3.9k

Feb 28th 2018, 5:01 PM

# defence wins championships

Schmidt: 'We can't afford to keep conceding three tries a game'

Scotland’s success in attacking Ireland out wide last year will give Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell plenty of headaches.

7.7k

Feb 27th 2018, 4:09 PM

# Injury Update

Murray and Sexton limited in training as Schmidt looks to next week for Furlong and Henderson

Schmidt was enthusiastic about the chances offered to Joey Carbery and Kieran Marmion in today’s session.

10.8k

Feb 27th 2018, 12:54 PM

# Baller

'A talent hits a target, a genius hits a target nobody else can see' - Van Graan on Conor Murray

The Munster head coach was forced to wince as Conor Murray took treatment late on against Wales.

36.6k

Feb 27th 2018, 12:18 PM

# 6 Nations

Scotland number 8 Wilson cited ahead of crunch clash with Ireland

The back row will find out on Wednesday if he will be permitted to face Ireland after appearing to make contact with the eye area of Nathan Hughes.

15.1k

Feb 26th 2018, 8:05 PM

# 6 Nations

Last year's defeat in Edinburgh still rankles in Grand Slam-chasing Ireland squad

10 straight Test wins for Ireland set them on course for a mouth-watering meeting with Gregor Townsend’s impressive side.

11.7k

Feb 25th 2018, 8:16 AM

# in the name of bod

'It doesn't need to be said what is expected when you wear a 13 jersey with Ireland'

Chris Farrell delivered a magnificent performance on his first Six Nations outing.

43.3k

Feb 24th 2018, 10:30 PM

# Sparring partners

'I apologise to Joe if I upset him': Schmidt and Gatland trade frosty compliments

Warren Gatland was full of praise for Ireland’s five-try display, but his tone wasn’t completely sincere.

31.2k

Feb 24th 2018, 7:18 PM

# marks out of 10

Player ratings as Ireland see off Wales in Six Nations thriller

Chris Farrell and Keith Earls were consistently excellent in a topsy-turvy affair.

26.9k

Feb 24th 2018, 4:21 PM

# 6 Nations

Fierce fraternal rivalry makes Wales a pivotal point in Ireland's season

New faces on the pitch do not diminish the spiky relationship between these sides.

11.5k

Feb 24th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Captain's run

Best allays concern over Sexton fitness, plans an unhappy 100th for Gatland

The out-half needed some physio attention at the Aviva Stadium today, but returned to finish out the session, according to the captain.

20.2k

Feb 23rd 2018, 3:26 PM

# on the dl

Jumpy off-field, unshakable on it: Dan Leavy is ready for the biggest game of his career

Errors, momentous occasions, pivotal contests: the Leinster man sees every challenge as well within his stride.

8.2k

Feb 23rd 2018, 7:46 AM

# 6 Nations

'One opposition coach has tried to create that story': Schmidt defends Ireland's creative powers

Ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Wales, Schmidt sought to dispel comments Warren Gatland made in 2015.

11.3k

Feb 23rd 2018, 4:00 AM

# 6 Nations

Fergie time again, Porter pounces and more talking points as Ireland name side to face Wales

The absence of two Lions from the tight five will be felt.

29.2k

Feb 22nd 2018, 5:15 PM

# son of hercules

'I get a call every Monday from the old man and mum, trying to tweak my game'

Bundee Aki has more than Joe Schmidt to answer to when the odd pass goes astray.

10.6k

Feb 22nd 2018, 4:00 AM

# 6 Nations

'Bundee’s eyes lit up when I tried to take him on the outside'

Having missed out on November, the in-form Sean Cronin is taking satisfaction in vital contributions no matter what stage of the match.

16.8k

Feb 21st 2018, 6:41 AM

# Box Clever

'We have to put Conor and his kicking game under pressure'

Wales are intent on attacking Ireland’s strengths during Saturday’s pivotal Six Nations clash.

20.4k

Feb 20th 2018, 4:24 PM

# Team-Sheet

Faletau misses out as Wales name starting XV to face Ireland

However, Gatland has been able to recall Liam Williams, Leigh Halfpenny and Dan Biggar for his 100th match in charge of the Principality.

19.0k

Feb 20th 2018, 12:29 PM

# lasting impact

'It just doesn't feel like the other knee': O'Mahony's 2015 injury can't just be forgotten

The blindside no longer thinks about his ACL when running out for games, but he has to keep it in mind throughout the rest of his work week.

11.1k

Feb 20th 2018, 6:39 AM

# 6 Nations

Focus inwards as Ireland bid to end winless run against Wales

Losses in Cardiff and a draw last time out in Dublin have left Ireland without a Six Nations win over Wales since 2014.

8.7k

Feb 19th 2018, 3:44 PM

# Comeback Kid

Wales match may come too soon, but Ringrose ready to step up return

Stuart Lancaster suggests the centre may make his return against the Kings and does not expect to have Robbie Henshaw available to take on Saracens on 1 April.

21.4k

Feb 13th 2018, 12:48 PM

# 6 of the best

A definitive ranking of the best Six Nations tries so far

32 tries into the 2018 Championship, we give you the cream that’s risen to the top.

12.0k

Feb 13th 2018, 11:14 AM

# Lelos

England will test their scrum against 'biggest, ugliest, strongest' Georgian pack in training this week

Eddie Jones’ forwards have a heavy workload before an open training session later in the week.

12.6k

Feb 12th 2018, 2:58 PM

# Rugby

French rugby players questioned as witnesses by Scottish police at Edinburgh Airport

Police Scotland say “no crime has been committed” following their inquiries.

45.6k

Feb 12th 2018, 1:25 PM

# Round 2

Terrific Thomas, excellent Earls and the rest of our Six Nations Team of the Week

Scotland got back in the winners’ circle. England and Ireland marched on. But who stood out for you?

10.4k

Feb 12th 2018, 11:24 AM

# Predator

Stockdale shows thirst for tries with clinical late finish

The Ulster wing appeared to have an easy pass option, but trusted his speed to sustain his remarkable try-per-Test ratio.

7.4k

Feb 11th 2018, 9:21 AM

# Test Match Special

First international try 'something special', but Aki refuses to ease off the pedal

The Connacht man opened his try-scoring account with a powerful barge over the line in the first half of Ireland’s win over Italy.

12.2k

Feb 10th 2018, 9:29 PM

# Final Stretch

'Keith Earls has gotten a little bit older, he hasn’t gotten any slower' -- Schmidt

While Sergio Parisse hailed Ireland’s style, the closing 25 minutes presented a few concerns for Joe Schmidt’s men.

17.7k

Feb 10th 2018, 7:28 PM

# experience

Following a 6-year absence, Lionel Beauxis will start for France against Scotland

The out-half has not won an international cap since 2012.

8.7k

Feb 9th 2018, 10:54 AM

# that's a wrap

Sexton and Murray on shortlist for Six Nations Player of the Tournament

Grand Slam winners England lead the way with three nominees.

18.0k

Mar 21st 2016, 8:49 AM

# perfect record

Vunipola stars again as England claim first Grand Slam in 13 years

Eddie Jones’ side recorded a 31-21 win in Paris to make it five wins from five in this year’s Six Nations.

13.3k

Mar 19th 2016, 10:30 PM

# row rumbles on

World Rugby calls for explanation on why Marler wasn't punished for 'gypsy boy' jibe

The Six Nations organisers have been put under scrutiny following the remark aimed at Wales prop Samson Lee.

13.1k

Mar 17th 2016, 9:08 PM

# shots fired

'Wales scrummage terribly illegally!' Eddie Jones is back playing mind games

Referees afraid to ping Welsh infractions, says Jones ahead of Six Nations showdown.

6.2k

Mar 10th 2016, 6:26 PM

# Missing Manu

England unchanged for Wales clash - but big Manu Tuilagi is back on the bench

Centre set to make his first international appearance since June 2014.

4.5k

Mar 10th 2016, 11:15 AM

# under review

James Haskell wants to stop showing slo-mo replays of foul play on stadium screens

“Any tackle looks pretty bad when seen like that.”

7.2k

Mar 8th 2016, 1:27 PM

# Fighting Talk

'Everything else, apart from the rugby, is a sideshow': Ireland not taking Eddie Jones's bait

Best hails Josh van der Flier as a “handful” ahead of his Ireland debut.

5.2k

Feb 26th 2016, 3:00 PM

# wolfpuppies

Power boost for Ireland U20s, but injury forces changes in the pack

Leinster back row Greg Jones and Munster prop Ben Betts look set to make their debut away to England.

5.6k

Feb 24th 2016, 1:33 PM

# Hamstrung

McCloskey and Marshall standing by as Jared Payne sits out Ireland training

The Kiwi took almost a full part in training on Monday, but was back in the physio room today.

8.5k

Feb 23rd 2016, 2:06 PM

# No One Likes Us

'Everyone hates England!' Eddie Jones calls on players to use rivalry as motivation

“There is that long-seated rivalry and hatred of England. You can feel it.”

14.3k

Feb 23rd 2016, 12:00 PM

# ult-imate warrior

'It hurts when he tackles': No fear over Dillane's physicality ahead of likely Twickenham debut

Connacht’s bruising lock has been 24th man so far in this tournament, but injury means he is next in line for the number 19 shirt next time out.

14.5k

Feb 23rd 2016, 6:30 AM