Hard to see Wales doing anything second half either. Still looking like many years of progress before the Welsh come back to championship contention
Well, had a great night in Edinburgh with the English. They are so resigned to an English loss! No idea how things will change tomorrow, but bring it on!
Yes. Loved that first half before I set off. Italy are betwr every year!
Nah, Italy was always a long shot. And Scotland proving the six nations is alive!
Post world war 2 doctrine has stood for 80 years. I'd say that's closer to 4 generations. If the sleeping giant that is western europe awakens, then that's no bad thing for the world
Schedule
All UTC this week. In Dublin, Edinburgh, and Cardiff. A very celtic weekend!
Saturday
Ireland vs Italy - 1410
Scotland vs England - 1640
Sunday
Wales vs France - 1500
First up we have bruised Ireland hosting a triumphant Italy. Expect Italy to really give things a go this week, they have a point to prove and Ireland are a potential scalp in the making here. Ultimately Ireland should win here, but I'll bet under a score in it
Next we see the Calcutta Cup fought for in the Scottish Capital, and as the resident Scot: I'm scared. I've also got tickets. Imperious 12 in a row England will pull all the stops out to make it 13, but here's hoping it is unlucky. Great rugby weather today, I can see out my window, expect tries a plenty
Then Wales. First season without a sellout in years for Cardiff. And with good reason imo, I'd struggle to pay for what is on offer. Still, this is Tandy's first home 6n game and he knows the importance of at least putting on a show. France though, after last week's demolition of Ireland won't be troubled, this is as dead cert as you'll find in the championship this year. Keep it under 50!
As always, predictions, reactions, and shitposts all welcome. Get those kicktipp picks in (please!), and have a great weekend wherever you are
PS. Super Rugby also is on, and top14 is on this weekend, so loads of rugby to crow about
The fact the government intend to appeal should be enough for Starmer to go imo. He was a human rights lawyer himself ffs!
Fits his hands better!
He doesn't drink. Just a coke for him
Is delayed late though?
Scotland are in danger here. I've tickets, but little optimism!
Wow Sarwar to be ousted himself surely then. I don't think any branch officer has managed to survive after calling for a change in WM
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Wales’ woes are not just for their team and fans, but a crisis for the Six Nations
(www.theguardian.com)
Roll up, roll up, the first Saturday has back to back smashers for us. Don't you just love the pubs being full, stadiums coming to life, and banter with your mates?
First up at 1410 UTC is Italy vs Scotland at Stadio Olympico and the bookies have not got this match by much. Scotland are ranked just a single place above Italy in the world rankings, so don't be surprised if Italy manage a win today!
Second is the 1640 England vs Wales match, and with Wales at their lowest (ever?) position of 12th to England's 1st - this one is all but certain. But if there is anything we know about this fixture, the Welsh turn it up. Expect Wales to get a good 20 minutes in somewhere, I really hope the first quarter, but the bench will show the disparity in that last quarter is my suspicion.
As always: predictions, reactions, and shitposts all appreciated. And if you are at a match today: a picture for the community is a must! Make us all jealous
Not too late to add your kicktipp predictions either!
That's right fedizens, it is time. At 2010 UTC France host Ireland to kick off the 2026 Men's Six Nations. And what a match we could have ahead. Thursday night so that Italy's winter Olympics opening ceremony has air space, and the French love a late kick off (having been at the final game last year, I know how much fun it is too!)
Looking at the game itself and we see Dupont back, alongside a championship winning side, with France being current holders. And Ireland naming a younger challenger team, who have something to prove already if the pundits and bookies are correct. Expect a low scoring affair with the rain having beaten Paris all day, and not abaiting for the match. France's size and experience to mean this does rightly favour the French. But discount Ireland at your peril, this is very much a potential banana skin that could set the tournament tone tonight.
Further ahead we see a tournament with just 1 rest week, so we are back-to-back-to-back here for the first time ever. Good, just how I like it!
As always, predictions, reactions, analysis, and shitposts all welcome here in !rugby
And sign up for the kicktipp, come on, it'll be a laugh! And lineups from https://www.rugbykickoff.com/game/france_ireland_2026-02-05/
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Steve Borthwick asks for England fans’ roar in support of grieving Maro Itoje
(www.theguardian.com)
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Yes, I also hope we see more about Lyonel, too good a character to get almost no air time this episode