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Garbisi or Ford? Six Nations team of the tournament
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Monday, 18 March 2024 08:24
BBC pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton have named their Six Nations teams of the tournament.Both teams include five of the same players, while former Scotland captain Barclay opts for Italy fly-half Paolo Garbisi, with ex-Wales skipper Warburton choosing England's George Ford.Ireland retained their Six Nations title on the final day but do not dominate either side, while only two…
WRU must invest at top, not grassroots - Warburton
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Monday, 18 March 2024 02:11
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton says the Welsh Rugby Union should not prioritise spending on grassroots to solve the problems of Welsh rugby.Instead the ex-British and Irish Lions captain says the solution lies in investment in the professional game.Wales were winless in the 2024 Six Nations and their four regions have struggled in recent years."I just think you've got to…
'There's plenty more in us - we're chasing something better'
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Monday, 18 March 2024 03:12
When Andy Farrell addressed the media before Ireland's mouthwatering Six Nations opener against France in Marseille, he carefully swerved chat about "resets" and "fresh starts". For a lot of onlookers, this Six Nations was a new era for Ireland. Johnny Sexton, Farrell's on-field lieutenant, had stepped away after a World Cup quarter-final loss to New Zealand that felt like the…
Who impressed and where do England need to strengthen?
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Monday, 18 March 2024 04:06
Beating defending champions Ireland and then almost overcoming France in a thriller ensured England finished the Six Nations in an upbeat manner.Steve Borthwick's side won three of their five games to finish in third place and showed clear signs of progress in their attacking play.England will regroup later this year to take on Eddie Jones' Japan before facing New Zealand…
How do you solve a problem like Welsh rugby?
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Sunday, 17 March 2024 03:16
They said it would be a difficult Six Nations campaign for Wales. They were right. Quite how difficult and traumatic it would turn out to be, few might have predicted.Wales suffered the embarrassment of a first Six Nations Wooden Spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory in Cardiff, with head coach Warren Gatland saying it felt as though…
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