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Feb 02, 2017

Six Nations 2017 LIVE: Ireland 13 England 9 – Owen Farrell keeps Red Rose in Grand Slam hunt with penalty kick

Dec 22, 2016

What is the Six Nations? Tournament history, records and new rules explained

THE oldest rugby union tournament in the world, the 6 Nations Championship determines the European champions of Test rugby. Formerly the Home Nations and Five Nations Championships, the competition has been running for over 130 years, halted only for a space of nine years during two World Wars. Leading into the 2017 tournament, England will […]

Dec 22, 2016

Who is Rory Best? Captain of Ireland’s rugby and 100-cap veteran – here’s what we know

HE MAY not be the biggest name in world rugby, but for Ireland, he is one of the most vital. Captain and hooker Rory Best is one of just five men to achieve 100 caps in the green jersey, breaking into three figures against Australia in Dublin in November 2016. Widely regarded as one of […]

Nov 30, 2016

Six Nations bonus points: Board introduces controversial bonus point system to encourage try scoring

THE SIX NATIONS will introduce a controversial new bonus points system for the 2017 tournament. The system, which is used in club rugby and the Rugby World Cup, will see an extra point awarded to teams who score four tries in a match or lose by seven points or fewer. Four points will now be […]

Nov 26, 2016

Ireland 27 Australia 24: Joe Schmidt’s side stave off Australia fightback to secure another famous win

INJURY-RAVAGED Ireland became the first European team since 2003 to complete calendar-year victories over the southern hemisphere’s big three by fending off Australia 27-24 in Dublin. Ireland lost Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble and Jared Payne to injury in a bruising contest, having entered the clash without Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw and late withdrawal Sean […]