6 Nations back

[Stella]

I think its hard to see any team doing the grand slam. Theres not much between ireland, england, france and wales. From an irish point of view, theres more pressure and expectation on us this year. Can we live up to it?

wales v ireland on march 14 will be winner takes all

Gatland already named his team for first game against England, which looks strong alright...

Don't see a slam this year by any team. All will have one eye on world cup especially England! Looking forward to start of 6 nations though, means it's springtime at last!

Best ever Word ranking must be an extra pressure to deal with then....

Does Ireland usually not living to expectations in these situations??

[Stella]

Who will start at 10 for saturday, madigan or keatley. I think madigan. Italy are probably at their best for the first game or two, so i expect a tough opening game.

Think Madigan wasn't named for Euro player award for nothing, and seems he's Joe Schmidt's second choice, even he's not playing much at no. 10 for Leinster.

[j81]

Think Madigan wasn't named for Euro player award for nothing, and seems he's Joe Schmidt's second choice, even he's not playing much at no. 10 for Leinster.

and keatley has nt started a match for ireland , madigan starts unless theres an act of god

[Johnboy77]

Gatland already named his team for first game against England, which looks strong alright...



Best ever Word ranking must be an extra pressure to deal with then....

Does Ireland usually not living to expectations in these situations??

I guess historically ireland have not dealt with pressure/expectation very well! However I do think this team has a different mindset. The irish always prefer to be underdogs. You are a little rugby nerd stella!

[Best Before]

I couldn't care less about the score, im all for the perving on beautiful hunky men...

I promise i'll wear my Converse, comfort over fashion....

The Boutins will be fine, I'm sure you will blag your way into the premium level

PS: cover up the twins if you don't want to be on the kiss cam

[Best Before]

Finally it's back from this weekend.

What's the predictions? Triple crown? Slam?

Seems important injured players recovering well, named in the 38 men squad, which is great.

http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/33685.php#.VM9rdlu9b68

Two home fixtures to look forward!

If we can give 90% of what we showed in the autumn games we will get past Italy, we are going to need the full 100% for the French, England and Welsh games though

[willie wacker]

I use to play a lot of Rugby a couple of years ago, it was sport which I really enjoyed.
If you know positions of the players, I use to be a Flanker. And yes, I know it rhymes with a certain word.

Never mind I,m sure you were a great wanker sorry I meant flanker in your hayday

[Stella]

Never mind I,m sure you were a great wanker sorry I meant flanker in your hayday

That's for Sophie

Probably hottest flanker



Hope he's really over with bad injury luck, and we'll see some class act from him, well I'd say in the WC

[CupOfTea]

Gatland already named his team for first game against England, which looks strong alright...

Hopefully Ireland will demolish Wales again this year. Be a good foundation to the World Cup warm up games in August! Ireland might scrape by with winning the 6 Nations, England *shudders* unfortunately do look strong.

[EIFII]

When I seen your name though ohh no another England will win prediction

I think its hard to see any team doing the grand slam. Theres not much between ireland, england, france and wales. From an irish point of view, theres more pressure and expectation on us this year. Can we live up to it?

Being recognised as 6N favourites will sit uncomfortably on Irish shoulders, particularly in a World Cup year
Roll on 1 March, think I have myself a ticket