England won a nail-biter in Italy, thanks to another charge down and slide in from 10 Charlie Hodgson. Italy led 15-6 at half time through two errors from England's backs gifting tries to Giovanbattista Venditti and Tomasso Benvenuti. Two penalties by Owen Farrell and one to Kris Burton had England ahead 6-3 and looking like they would take the lead into the break. However slow … [Read more...]
Teams Wales v Scotland RBS Six Nations
Wales host Scotland on Sunday 12 February, at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. With Kick-off at 1500 televised live on BBC One. Wales and their fans must feel that they are on the start of a roll after their narrow win in Ireland last week and given that Scotalnd lost to England at home with most of the possesion and territory but still could not score tries. This game will … [Read more...]
Six Nations Teams – France v Ireland
Ireland have a mountain to climb tonight in Paris in this RBS Six Nations match. The game against France does not kick off unti 21:00 local time, 20:00 UK, so it will be cold for the players and freezing for the fans possibly leading to handling errors. The game which is at the Stade de France will be televised live on BBC Two. France will be looking to build on their win … [Read more...]
Teams RBS Six Nations – Italy v England
The new look England team travel to a freezing Rome, most of the team for the first time. The match which kicks-off at 16:00 UK time in the Stadio Olimpico, Rome on Saturday, 11 February, will be a real challenge for the visitors as Italy competed well with France last week. The game is televised live on BBC One. The new England captain Chris Robshaw said: (quote)They will … [Read more...]
England Women’s team against Italy Sunday 12 February 2012
England have a new captain in Sarah Hunter the Lichfield No.8, as Katy McLean is on the bench, when they meet Italy at the Centro Sportivo in Parabiago, Milan, on Sunday with kick off 2pm, local time. Gary Street has made several other changes and there are first starts this season for Worcester’s Rochelle Clark, Darlington Mowden … [Read more...]