Rugby Union

MLR also kicked off yesterday, happy new season all!

Happy super rugby kick off to NZ, Oz, and Pacific Islanders. Great Saturday morning viewing for me tomorrow :)

EJ with a bad cancer diagnosis, so this is his son. I wonder if he is as mad as his dad?

Wow, did not expect that mid-campaign. He obviously isn't the problem imo

Great to see a return of Spain. Vamos los leones!

England stole the show this weekend with a fantastic display in Twickenham. Wales, well let's just say it's a long road yet. And Scotland's bogey team looked imperious, Ireland for the slam I suspect

Home wins as predicted last week, but Wales laying down sadly vs a rampant France. Scotland were given a scare by Italy, and Ireland didn't look invulnerable against a determined England. I love the six nations.

This weekend we see the battle for the spoon with Italy hosting Wales. Then Le Crunch with England hosting France and a crowd desparate for something to celebrate. Finally we see Scotland host Ireland who are on a ten game win streak vs the Scots currently. Loads on narrative, loads on the line, loads of rugby!

Saturday

1515 CET Italy vs Wales
1645 GMT England vs France

Sunday

1500 Scotland vs Ireland

As always, reactions, reviews and predictions always welcomed

3 changes all unenforced. Good for Toonie, keep the Irish on their toes. But 10 in a row is a stat that doesn't lie

Not to be overdramatic. But this has ruined my weekend

Great read about French rugby here, enjoy folks

Kick off tonight, join the kick tipp league and get a beer in.

Tonight

France vs Wales

Tomorrow

Scotland vs Italy
Ireland vs England

Under 20s is also on, and 2nd tier European cup too. What a feast. Head, heart and arse comments greatly appreciated

Left this far too late, apologies, but here is a score prediction league here for our community. Happy predictions, and may the best predictor win

It starts tonight, here's some more hype and prédictions, in case we need it

Ireland by 10 with this team

Not long now, can't wait to submit that match thread tomorrow. The Netflix Full Contact documentary dropped yesterday for those who want to relive last year

Some Italian preview for us. As Scotland's opener I'm not underestimating them this year. Bookies have written them off already though

England with the first announcement. Ireland by 12 still I reckon

I'm hoping a settled England squad does what it has done last year. Grinds out a win in an uninspiring and demoralising fashion. Can't be having Ireland winning a third time!

Well, not looking great for Scotland here. Maybe he's a find though, time will tell!

Fuck me, a week to go and Wales pull this shit. France are gonna grind them into french fries

Class video as always from Squidge on the blicking tweaks. Well worth your time as always from the Welsh master of analysis

My pick for the title this year. Slimani is no bad prop, don't buy France are weak at the scrum peoples. The scrum is also less important than it was, so France with DuPont back are my pick. A great read anyway of their recent form, anyone else think France for the 6n this year? Anyone brave enough to day Grand Slam?

Noooooo! He's I think our most critical player currently. May your recovery be swift Sione

A little under two weeks to go, and I'll try to post an article about each of the six nations. Here's England's chances: crap. 2 from 5 with Italy and Wales looking to target them is my bet. I bet they beat Scotland but lose to Italy, bloody typical as my other crap prediction

I just thought this was such a ridiculous take by a man who was one of the most respected referees of his time.

It cheapens the respect that referees are afforded when you equate their integrity on the pitch with sporting administrators mismanaging a union for personal gain.