Six Nations chiefs rule out introduction of relegation and promotion format

SIX NATIONS CHIEF executive John Feehan says there are no plans for promotion and relegation to be introduced into European rugby union’s showpiece international tournament in the “short to medium term”. Following the 2015 World Cup in England, there were renewed calls for some form of promotion to give the likes of Georgia and Romania a …

The good, the bad, and 2007: Ireland’s recent ups and downs against Italy

IRELAND TRAVEL TO Rome this weekend with high hopes of reigniting their Six Nations title chances, and possibly grabbing the tournament’s first-ever try bonus point. Here, we reflect on five thrilling encounters between the sides in recent years. Italy 3-26 Ireland 7 February 2015, Stadio Olimpico, Rome Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO This game marked the beginning …

Ireland likely to field settled team for France with Sexton set to return

JOE SCHMIDT LOOKS likely to select a largely settled Ireland XV for the Six Nations visit of France to Dublin on Saturday [KO 4.50pm]. However, there will have been several tight calls this week for the Ireland head coach, with a number of players returning from injury and doubts surrounding others. Johnny has been back …

‘We’ve focused on how to beat England, not on the reasons why we’ll beat them’

IRELAND CAPTAIN RORY Best admits his side owe themselves and the supporters a performance at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow evening, maintaining that is the only motivation the team needs against history-chasing England. After defeats to Scotland and Wales, there may be nothing more tangible than pride on the line for Joe Schmidt’s side on the …

Premiership ‘like Leinster v Munster every single week’ — Gopperth

JIMMY GOPPERTH’S TIME with Leinster wasn’t exactly the happiest era for the province. But it wasn’t for the want of effort from the Kiwi. The Taranaki native was called to the eastern province to fill the void left by Jonathan Sexton. Joe Schmidt took Ireland’s call before he arrived in 2013 too, but he remembers …

CZW Adds Former ECW General Manager As Investor

PWInsider reports that former ECW General Manager and Urban Wrestling Federation owner Steve Karel is the new investor in Combat Zone Wrestling. He will now be involved in overseeing the promotion in the future. It’s believed that all sides came to a deal earlier this week in New York City. Karel will bring with him …

Ligero

Real name: Simon Musk Height: 5’7″ Weight: 161 lbs. Date of birth: ??? From: Leeds, England Pro debut: 2002 Trained by: Alan Johnson & Johnny Moss Finishing move: C4L Biography – Musk began his career under a mask as ‘El Ligero’ – On January 20, 2007, Ligero defeated Stixx to win the BHW Heavyweight Title …