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Italy and Ireland to open 2010 Six Nations

Thursday 2 April 2009

The Six Nations Council has announced the schedule of matches for the 2010 RBS 6 Nations Championship, which will kick-off in Dublin on Saturday, 6 February, when Ireland meet Italy.
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Henson gets a caution after Six Nations pub debacle

Wednesday 1 April 2009

Wales centre Gavin Henson has been cautioned by police for his behaviour after celebrating a Six Nations victory, police announced on Wednesday.
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O' Driscoll named player of the Six Nations

Friday 27 March 2009

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll's role in leading his country to a Six Nations Grand Slam was again recognised on Friday when he was named as the Player of the 2009 Championship.
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Kyle glad Ireland has new Grand Slam stars

Tuesday 24 March 2009

Jack Kyle said he had "no regret whatsoever" after seeing Ireland at last match the achievement of the side he starred in 61 years ago by winning the Six Nations Grand Slam.
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O'Connell slates Kiwi Gatland for having too big an ego

Monday 23 March 2009

Warren Gatland has been knocked for his "big ego" following Wales Six Nations failure that saw them going from Grand Slam Champions in 2008 to fourth placed finishers in 2009.
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Lievremont rues 'bitter' Six Nations experience

Sunday 22 March 2009

France coach Marc Lievremont admitted to experiencing "a bitter taste" despite seeing his side secure third place in the 2009 Six Nations with a resounding 50-8 victory over Italy here on Saturday.
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Irish Players hail 'massive moment'

Sunday 22 March 2009

Ireland's players have hailed their Grand Slam-winning performance against Wales as a "massive moment" after years of under-achieving in the Six Nations.
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Irish Press savours Grand Slam

Sunday 22 March 2009

Irish newspapers hailed Ireland's success after a dramatic win over Wales saw the team to a first Grand Slam in 61 years, with some pundits saying the team could now go on to dominate European rugby.
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Lievremont rues 'bitter' Six Nations experience
Irish Players hail 'massive moment'
Irish Press savours Grand Slam
Henson rues Wales's backward step after Irish defeat
British Press salute Irish Grand Slam
Fitness paramount for England boss Johnson
Ireland win 1st Six Nations Grand Slam since 1948
England's Martin Johnson denies Cipriani bust up
Irish Grand Slam consigns Wales to fourth place
Johnson upbeat as England regain Calcutta Cup
Six Nations Champions through the years

In June this year the British and Irish Lions will tour South Africa for the first time in 12 years. The last time the British and Irish Lions toured SA they were the World Champions and the Lions won the series. Check out our British and Irish Lions mini website HERE.

Nation	Games	Points	Table points
played	won	drawn	lost	for	against	difference
1.	Ireland	5	5	0	0	121	73	48	10
2.	England	5	3	0	2	124	70	54	6
3.	France	5	3	0	2	124	101	23	6
4.	Wales	5	3	0	2	100	81	19	6
5.	Scotland	5	1	0	4	79	102	-23	2
6.	Italy	5	0	0	5	49	170	-121	0
Last update : 26/03/09

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