World Rugby council members met in Dublin yesterday when plans for the global Nations Championship - a 12-country tournament incorporating the
Six Nations the Rugby Championship, plus two others - will get a further airing.
One national newspaper reported that the
Six Nations unions met on Tuesday to discuss whether the Nations Championship remains a viable proposition or to press ahead with offers to boost the European tournament, b l h won by Wales this year, with financial muscle from high-profile bidders.
Jones was the model of consistency throughout the
Six Nations and last weekend drew level with Gethin Jenkins' record of 134 Test appearances.
Head coach Gatland's Wales
Six Nations adventure started in triumphant fashion 11 years ago when his players were crowned unbeaten champions.
But Morel, who succeeded John Feehan in November, said: "The values of the
Six Nations and what it stands for is what defines us.
Ireland may be the
Six Nations Grand Slam title-holders but they have yet to get beyond the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Wales kick off the 2019
Six Nations away to France on February 1 and both fly-half Patchell and lock Ball face a race against time to be fit.
ENGLAND have the best record in Rugby's
Six Nations era - but it remains one of the most competitive international competitions in the world.
A violent murder on
Six Nations of the Grand River on Wednesday could have organizers of the upcoming Ontario Aboriginal Summer Games reconsidering their host nation.
The BBC and ITV will share the rights to broadcast rugby union's
Six Nations Championship for the next six years after fending off interest from pay-TV channels, it was announced on Thursday.
will not receive the
Six Nations trophy in Rome on Saturday if they win the title.
Wales and Ireland have played their 2015 Rugby World Cup opponents, but on Saturday they have an RBS
Six Nations Tournament to fight for.
Born: May 25, 1979 Frimley, Surrey Clubs: Newcastle Falcons 1997-2009; Toulon 2009-2014 Internationals: England 1998-2011; British & Irish Lions 2001 & 2005 HONOURS Newcastle Falcons: 1997-98 Premiership Champion 1998 Tetley's Bitter Cup Finalist 2001 Tetley's Bitter Cup Winner (below) 2005 Tetley's Bitter Cup 2005 Tetley's Bitter Cup Winner England: 2000
Six Nations Champion 2001
Six Nations Champion 2003
Six Nations Grand Slam 2003 IRB Rugby World Cup Winner (below) 2007 IRB Rugby World Cup 2007 IRB Rugby World Cup Finalist 2011
Six Nations Champion RC TOULON: 2009-10 Top 14 Semi-Final 2010 Amlin Challenge Finalist 2011-12 Top 14 Finalist 2012 Amlin Challenge Finalist 2012-13 Top 14 Finalist 2013Heineken Cup Winner 2013-14 Top 14 Champion 2014 Heineken Cup Winner (below)
JOE SCHMIDT says he's not afraid of being mauled by Pumas - because he's eyeing a
Six Nations double.
