Rugby: 6 Nations Tournament 2008
Europe’s six top rugby playing nations will be aiming for glory in another hotly contested championship.
[See latest scores below]
Defending champions France and their new coach, Marc Lièvremont, go in search of their first hat-trick with three back-to-back victories, but England will hope to be strong contenders after their exploits at the World Cup.
Ireland, last year’s Triple Crown winners, will want to forget their World Cup form and prove to their fans that they can perform under pressure.
Scotland will hope to continue on their World Cup form and coach Frank Hadden is confident this side can make an impact.
Wales and their new coach, Warren Gatland, will hope to rediscover the form that saw them crowned RBS 6 Nations Champions in 2005.
Italy continue to grow stronger every year and under new coach Nick Mallett will offer a particularly stern challenge in Rome.
This year again, boosted by an unpredictable Rugby World Cup, the RBS 6 Nations Championship should provide its fans with suspense, excitement and passion. With a number of new head coaches and upcoming young players, the championship is once again wide open.
The contenders:
England
France
Ireland
Italy
Scotland
Wales
The calendar and the scores:
Date Time Home Score Away Venue Sat 2nd Feb 08 14:00 Ireland 16-8 Italy Croke Park Sat 2nd Feb 08 16:30 England 19-26 Wales Twickenham Sun 3rd Feb 08 15:00 Scotland 6-27 France Murrayfield Sat 9th Feb 08 14:00 Wales 30-15 Scotland Millennium Stadium Sat 9th Feb 08 17:00 France 26-21 Ireland Stade de France Sun 10th Feb 08 15:30 Italy 19-23 England Stadio Flaminio Sat 23rd Feb 08 15:00 Wales v Italy Millennium Stadium Sat 23rd Feb 08 17:00 Ireland v Scotland Croke Park Sat 23rd Feb 08 21:00 France v England Stade de France Sat 8th Mar 08 13:15 Ireland v Wales Croke Park Sat 8th Mar 08 15:15 Scotland v England Murrayfield Sun 9th Mar 08 16:00 France v Italy Stade de France Sat 15th Mar 08 14:00 Italy v Scotland Stadio Flaminio Sat 15th Mar 08 15:00 England v Ireland Twickenham Sat 15th Mar 08 17:00 Wales v France Millennium Stadium
First time
Yesterday it was the first time ever that I watched a whole Rugby match (Ireland-Italy).
Now I understand why this is such a good sport. It is all about oneness among the players.
No oneness, no progress in the game, no matter how talented the individuals are.
What a difference from football!
Priyadarshan
Good Show
Good show by the Italians today. Gave England a good run for their money.
A few years - Italy to win championship?
Tejvan
Re: Good Show
Not as long as England will compete as well :)
Priyadarshan