Warren Gatland warns of need to squeeze Italy’s ‘coast to coast’ game
Wales know they must stall Italy’s “coast to coast” attacking game in their quest for an overdue Guinness Six Nations victory on Saturday.
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Johnny Sexton embracing the pressure of one final chance at a Grand Slam
Ireland star Johnny Sexton insists having one final chance to become a Grand Slam-winning captain is positive pressure as he edges closer to his probable Guinness Six Nations swansong.
Johnny Sexton braced for challenge of tackling best Scotland team of his career
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton feels he is preparing to face the best Scotland team of the Six Nations era after declaring himself fit for Sunday’s Murrayfield showdown.
Ireland won't get caught cold in Murrayfield - O'Mahony
Ireland won't get caught cold ahead of Sunday’s trip to Edinburgh where a storm of sorts awaits.
Gatland: Strike threat caused 'significant split' in Welsh squad
Warren Gatland has revealed that a threat of possible player strike action before Wales' Guinness Six Nations clash against England caused "quite a significant split" and "tension" within his squad.
Webb gets nod at scrumhalf but no Biggar for Wales v Italy
Scrumhalf Rhys Webb will make his first start for Wales this year in their Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday, while flyhalf Dan Biggar has been ruled out with a back injury as coach Warren Gatland goes for broke in the crunch game in Rome.
Allan in for Italy, Wales make six changes
Harlequins fly-half Tommy Allan will start at full-back for Italy in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales.
Allan to play at fullback for Italy against Wales
ROME : Tommaso Allan will play at fullback for Italy in their Six Nations clash with Wales in Rome on Saturday, taking over from the injured Ange Capuozzo, whose loss for the remainder of the competition is a bitter blow for coach Kieran Crowley.