6 Nations

[Knock-on]

Here we are again. The eve of the best International series outside of the RWC is here again.

England take on the Sweaties at Fortress Twickenham tomorrow but the U20's and Saxons are playing tonight. The U20's ground out a good win on an appalling Plymouth pitch while the Saxons kick off in a coule of minutes looking to overturn a embarrassing loss last year.

Ireland also have Wales this weekend and the French play Italy.

Who will win this year? My guess is England closely followed by Ireland with the Cheese eating surrender Monkeys flling into 3rd.

Come on Saxons. I predict a few posts in the Drunken thread this weekend

[schmenke]

I love IRB rugby but sadly we get precious little coverage on this side of the pond. Last year's 6 Nations matches were available televised for $30.00 per month, and that was merely to view matches tape delayed 24 hours

[Gregor-y]

I was lucky enough to be working in Dublin in early 2001. I went with some coworkers to watch Ireland get crushed by England, but it was still more fun than any other sports event I've been to.

[D-Type]

I don't think Wales will repeat last year's result

The head says:
England to win and
Italy (or maybe Scotland) to take the wooden spoon

The heart says:
Scotland to win (well... hope springs eternal)
England for the wooden spoon (ditto)

[donKey jote]

Ireland

[pino]

Italy will finish on podium :

[D-Type]

What is the Italian equivalent of "Pigs might fly"?

[gloomyDAY]

I've never seen a full-pro match until today. I managed to break into BBC iPlayer and watched the Ireland vs. Wales match. I thought it was pretty awesome because it was non-stop action, commercial free, and full contact mayhem. I may even watch tomorrow's France vs. Italy match prior to the Super Bowl.

[Knock-on]

If only Wales would have turned up for the first half, we would have had a very interesting match. As it was, they closed the gap which may be useful if the tournament is a close one.

I thought the Irish were very cynical in the 2nd half. Constantly slowing the ball down and could have picked up a few more cards if the referee felt like it.

England on the other hand were very good I thought. Scotland were really up for the match but the speed of recycling from the boys from Twickenham was great to watch. There could have been a bit more impact I thought at the ruk and the 2 Try's we gave to Scotland were pretty soft but overall, I was happy.

Now, down to Italy for the humiliation of the Frogs by the mighty Azzuri

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I watched the first half of Wales v Ireland but I still can't get into Rugby. Watching it just reminds me of watching a group of 6 year olds play football who don't know about positions and all just chase the ball.