rugby
Blow by blow: Irish sky over Six Nations rugby
On 21 March, a tenth Six Nations final was dominated by the Celts: Ireland and Wales are through. Italy and England have been knocked out of the race, while France and Scotland are relegated
rugby, ireland, france, italy, tournoi des six nations, sport
The gentleman's beastly game
From 7 February to 21 March, the Six Nations championship will be dominating Europe's sports headlines. The sport is renewing itself without having to sacrifice its original values - whether its in an emergent Italy to the raw youth of Georgian players, or coming from a French-Romanian player determined to create a revolution in European law
Vito Kolelishvili: rugby player on 'unpaid managers and sportsmen' in Georgia
In 2004, Vito Kolelishvili became a professional rugby player with Lelos, the national rugby union team. At 19, he is one of the few rugby players nominated ‘best player of 2008’, shortly after the Georgian national tournament ended. Interview
rugby, money, education, georgia, talent, world affairs, interview
Who are the Six Nations in this rugby tournament?
The big favourite of the oldest rugby competition in the world, Wales, won last year. In 2009, France, England and Ireland are the outsiders whilst Scotland and Italy will try to bring home at least one victory and avoid the ‘wooden spoon’ prize. The competition ends on 21 March
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