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Six Nations Round One Talking Points

From stalling Ireland to super Slade – and a game of two halves, we reflect on the opening round of the 2019 championshipOpening defeat: A dejected Johnny Sexton after England's win (Getty Images)From stalling Ireland to super Slade – and a game of two halves, we reflect on the opening round of the 2019 championship

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What we heard on the ref mic in Round One of the Six Nations

Television viewers and fans with earphones in the ground can pick up what referees say, or what they hear nearby – which produced some gold at the start of the Six NationsMic on: Referee Jérôme Garcès during Ireland v England (Getty Images)What we heard on the ref mic in Round One of the Six Nations The opening round of the 2019 …Continue reading »

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Double movement in rugby union explained

Whether or not a player has performed a 'double movement' in the act of scoring a try has sparked debate in the 2019 Six Nations, but what does it mean? Yes or no: Cian Healy scored against England, but was it a double movement?During the first round of the 2019 Six Nations, Scotland thought they had scored a try against Italy, only for …Continue reading »

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