http://www.sixnationsblog.com All the Six Nations news and information on one site Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:49:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It has been announced that English rugby hero, Johnny Wilkinson, its to make his comeback to International test rugby. Wilkinson has not played for England since the 2003 World Cup, where he clinched the win over Australia with his famous drop goal. England have not had a good run in ... http://www.sixnationsblog.com/2007/wilkinson-%e2%80%93-the-key-to-englands-success/ Well long gone are the days when the men in green were the underdogs fighting for the wooden spoon. In 2007 Ireland have been tagged as the favourites for the tournament, with a confident captain believing they can live up to the expectations. The Irish team have continued to ... http://www.sixnationsblog.com/2007/the-six-nations-favourites-%e2%80%93-coping-with-the-pressure/ Jerry Flannery has been named as one of three hookers to be named in the Ireland squad for their opener against Wales. Flannery missed the autumn internationals due to injury but has been back playing for Munster in recent weeks. Flannery will join two other hookers in the squad, experienced ... http://www.sixnationsblog.com/2007/jerry-flannery-added-to-irish-squad/ Wales wing Shane Williams will miss his countries first Six Nations clash against Ireland due to a hip injury. Williams injured his hip during an Ospreys match against sale. Wales have asked Gavin Henson to play full back for his next club appearance suggesting that Gareth Thomas and Kevin Morgan ... http://www.sixnationsblog.com/2007/williams-to-miss-welsh-opener/ Chris Paterson will captain Scotland in this years Six Nations, due to the absence of Jason White. Paterson has captained the national team on two previous occasions and according to head coach Frank Haddedn “ Chris did a very good job in the autumn tests when he stepped up to ... http://www.sixnationsblog.com/2007/chris-paterson-to-captain-scotland/ The unmistakeable Colin Charvis will make his return to international rugby this Six Nations. The former captain will take place his place in a 33-man Six Nations squad. Charivs is currently playing some of the best rugby of his carer for the Dragons and will bring a vast amount of ... http://www.sixnationsblog.com/2007/colin-charvis-returns-for-wales/ Ireland's winger Shane Horgan could miss the start of the Six Nations with a knee injury. The Irish and Leinster player picked up the injury last night in a Heineken cup game against Gloucester, Horgan was carried off the pitch and now looks doubtful for Ireland's first game against Wales ... http://www.sixnationsblog.com/2007/irelands-shane-horgan-to-miss-six-nations/ We have just launched this new and exciting blog which will keep you updated during the 2007 Six nations tournament. We will be posting video clips of games, pictures match reviews and much more. If you are passionate about rugby like we are please contact us to volunteer to write ... http://www.sixnationsblog.com/2007/welcome-to-your-six-nations-home/