The 2013 Six Nations ended in France on Saturday night with the French holding on against a fiery Scots team. This after Wales had demolished England in the last twenty minutes in Cardiff and Italy had shown Ireland a clean pair of heals for the first time in the Stadio Olimpico, Rome. So what of our players how did they perform in the last games and for those eligible what … [Read more...]
Six Nations Wk5 – Player Watch Preview
RBS Six Nations week five and all to play for in the early evening game between Wales and England. First up though and we have Italy hosting Ireland. Both our picks are still playing and in the same positions Andrea Masi at fifteen for Italy and Paddy Jackson at ten for Ireland as Sexton was ruled out with injury. This is a hard game to call but we think Italy will … [Read more...]
Six Nations Wk4 – Player Watch Report
Six Nations Week Four and the only real winner was the weather. We did call two results out of three and it could have been three if Michalak and Parra had kicked all their goals as France produced a fight back. The weekend opened with Scotland hosting Wales in a freezing and wet Murrayfield. It meant we had a kicking fest and not much rugby of any value. Wales were probably … [Read more...]
Thierry Dusautoir Wears Gilbert Bodyarmour and Headguards
Gilbert Rugby have recently announced the re-signing of Stade Toulousain Captain and France International Captain, Thierry Dusautoir, on a long-term deal as a Gilbert brand ambassador. The Dark Destroyer as Thierry is known is recognised by his peers and fans as a one of the best players in the World, having recently been IRB Player of the Year, he also led France to the Rugby … [Read more...]
Six Nations Rd2 – Player Watch Report
Round two and our player watch continues with first up and a cracking game at Murrayfield saw the Scots scoring but mainly thanks to Italy either leaving holes or gifting possession. Johnnie Beattie had another massive game and contributed tremendously to the Scots winning their fair share of the ball in both the tight and loose. For Italy Masi played his part, though with the … [Read more...]