6 Nations
# 6-nations - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
VIDEO: The wait is over, here’s your 6 Nations recap in Lego
Including Lego Zeebs doing his flicky thing.
# 6-nations - Friday 22 March, 2013
The votes are in: Leigh Halfpenny claims 6 Nations award
The Welsh full back is your player of the tournament.
# 6-nations - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Ian McGeechan tells Warren Gatland to pick Lions on form not record
That’s not good news for some of Ireland’s hopefuls is it?
# 6-nations - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
‘Strong, successful teams are built around players like Isa Nacewa’ – Rob Kearney
The Leinster fullback believes his team will ‘massively’ miss the presence of the soon-to-retire Kiwi.
Brian O’Driscoll handed 3-week ban for stamp on Italian
The decision means the talismanic centre will miss two Rabo games and the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final.
Declan Kidney’s Pros and Cons list ahead of crunch IRFU meeting
After almost five years at the helm, the Cork native may have coached his last Ireland game.
# 6-nations - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Opinion: A new set of voices is needed to reboot Irish rugby
‘What value is corporate knowledge when you keep losing?’ ask Whiff of Cordite who think a new broom is required within the game here.
Brian O’Driscoll citing hearing set for tomorrow in London
The Leinster legend was sin-binned in Rome for a stamp on Simone Favaro.
7 of the best tries from this year’s 6 Nations
From Stuart Hogg’s kick and chase to Simon Zebo’s flick for Cian Healy’s try and a few beauties in between.
6 Nations: Team of the Tournament
In all the glory of hindsight, we presented the best XV of this year’s championship.
Healy and O’Brien may be Ireland’s only Lions starters – Shane Byrne
The former Ireland and Lions hooker believes Jamie Heaslip is in for a nervy time ahead of Warren Gatland’s squad selection.
# 6-nations - Monday 18 March, 2013
Cited: O’Driscoll to face disciplinary hearing after stamp in Rome
A ban could lay in wait for the former captain after his sin-bin during the loss to Italy.
Opinion: Ireland’s fall down to more than just injuries and ‘atrocious’ Kidney
‘When even your strengths turn into weaknesses, it exposes your limitations in a very cruel way’, writes Emmet O’Rafferty.
Troubles mount for Irish rugby as Jackson and Gilroy need jump-start
“You’ve got to be starting something”
12 Welshmen on the Wallabies’ Lions Team of the Week
The Australians have generously, and perhaps crazily, included two Irish players.
# 6-nations - Sunday 17 March, 2013
‘If they win the Grand Slam, I hope people make a big deal out of it’ – Rob Kearney
The Ireland fullback has praised the efforts of the women’s team ahead of their Grand Slam decider.
# 6-nations - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Late Tim Visser try means Ireland avoid wooden spoon
Scores from Maxime Medard and Wesley Fofana had us worried but Tim Visser saved Irish bacon.
WATCH: Wales’ Tipuric playing like a boss and setting up a championship win
The flanker tore upfield and took Mike Brown for a spin before teeing up Alex Cuthbert.
Declan Kidney: I’ll have to think about new contract
“I’d have to sit down and think about whether I want a new contract,” the Corkman said after the loss in Rome.
Wales the 6 Nations champions after a stunning win over England
A 30-3 win at the Millennium Stadium means the Welsh retain their title.
Out of 10: How we rated Ireland’s players against Italy
Few Irish players put their hands up and took the fight [legally] to the victorious Italians.
Grassroots Rugby In The Rain Picture Of The Day
Garryowen took on Old Belvedere at Anglesea Road today.
Open thread: what’s your verdict on Ireland’s 6 Nations campaign?
Is it the end of the road for Declan Kidney? Did they do as well as expected considering injuries? Have your say.
As it happened: Italy v Ireland, 6 Nations
National pride, and Lions selection chances, were at stake in Rome.
VIDEO: ‘The Greatest’ — RTÉ tribute to Brian O’Driscoll feels a lot like a goodbye
Let’s watch your best bits, Brian.
‘Substantial difference between finishing 3rd and bottom of the pile’ – Declan Kidney
The Ireland head coach has warned that Italy will be going full gas in Rome this afternoon.
Cian Healy unsure of Brian O’Driscoll plans after today’s 6 Nations finale
‘He could go on for a few years so it is however his body feels at the end of it.’
# 6-nations - Friday 15 March, 2013
Keyboard Warriors: Rugby bloggers of Ireland and Italy preview the 6 Nations finale
As attention turns (back) to Rome, we got chatting about game-plans, the key man and Byron Moreno.
Sexton set for up to 6 weeks sidelined with torn tendon
The out-half could get just one more chance to play for Leinster.
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Get on that couch.
# 6-nations - Thursday 14 March, 2013
‘The whole squad is 100% behind the management’ – Jamie Heaslip
The Ireland captain has highlighted Alessandro Zanni as the Italian danger man.
Italy boss Brunel wary of ‘fighting’ Irish ahead of St Patrick’s weekend tie
“It will probably be O’Driscoll’s final match, so that will add an extra dimension to their game. But overall, Ireland is a team full of good, talented players.”
Was this Donncha O’Callaghan’s final Amhrán na bhFiann?
The Munster lock may have lined out with the Ireland team for the last time.
Opinion: Dam breaks as Ireland finally bemoan injuries
They said they would not talk about them but [media] people kept digging away.
Update: O’Driscoll named in starting line-up to face Italy, Sexton injured
The Leinster outhalf was named in the starting XV and replaced in the space of 90 minutes.
Jonny Sexton out of trip to Rome, Paddy Jackson to start
The Leinster out half went over on his foot during training this morning.
Campaign to retain Declan Kidney for 2015 World Cup gathers momentum
A positive spin on Ireland’s prospects is emerging from the team camp ahead of the Six Nations finale.
‘Rugby people of Ireland’ – Rala O’Reilly fails in late bid to land Pope job
He would’ve had our vote.
# 6-nations - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
Confrontation is what rugby is all about – Rory Best relishing Italian slog
The Ulster hooker feels Italy had a stranglehold on England’s scrum at Twickenham last week.
Eastern promise: Stephen Ferris linked with Japan switch
The injured blindside’s contract expires this summer.
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