What should each team realistically aim for in the Six Nations? Part Two Italy and Scotland.

With less than a month to go until the Six Nations kicks off, here’s My Ignorant Opinion on what Italy and Scotland should expect of themselves.

Last week I talked about how England and France shouldn’t expect too much after regime changes and disappointing world cup campaigns. Arguing both COULD win the Six Nations, but it is unlikely and other priorities should come first. This week I look at the what the two teams most often at the bottom of the table should aim for this year – Italy and Scotland. Continue reading “What should each team realistically aim for in the Six Nations? Part Two Italy and Scotland.”

Is Northern Hemisphere Rugby in Crisis?

After no northern teams ascended to the World Cup semi-finals. Is it THAT bad?

So after last weekend’s results there has been much debate in the media about the state of Rugby Union in the northern hemisphere – after no northern teams ascended to the World Cup semi-finals. Continue reading “Is Northern Hemisphere Rugby in Crisis?”

North vs South Weekend

This weekend the Northern and Southern Hemispheres go to war in the Rugby World Cup

This weekend the Northern and Southern Hemispheres go to war in the Rugby World Cup, with every game this quarter-final weekend consisting of a Northern side against a Southern one: Continue reading “North vs South Weekend”