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Nathaniel Cope

Dublin based journalist.

Gatland names Wales team for Twickenham

Wales have named their team to face England in the Natwest 6 Nations at Twickenham on Saturday. Warren Gatland's side surprised…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
06 Feb 2018, 6:00

More bad news for Scotland - trio out for France game

Things aren't getting any easier for Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend. His side were humbled 34-7 by Wales at the Principali…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
06 Feb 2018, 5:25

Video: Bring on England - Gatland targeting Twickenham after 50th Wales win

Warren Gatland picked up his 50th win as Wales head coach with a bonus point 34-7 victory over Scotland in the Natwest 6 Nations o…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
03 Feb 2018, 13:13

Video - Furlong hails impact of ‘big cheese’

Tadhg Furlong will be making his 20th cap for Ireland when they line up against France in the Natwest 6 Nations on Saturday. Th…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
02 Feb 2018, 4:13

Video: Schmidt sends clear message to referee on targeting of Sexton

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has called for more protection for Johnny Sexton. The flyhalf was targeted by the French on Irel…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
01 Feb 2018, 8:56

Toner loses out to Leinster teammate as Ireland team named

Ireland have selected James Ryan at second row for their Natwest 6 Nations opener against France in Paris on Saturday. Ryan, wh…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
01 Feb 2018, 7:20

Guirado has a warning of sorts for France's Natwest Six Nations rivals

France go into the 2018 Natwest 6 Nations looking to forget a painful 2017. They registered just three wins in eleven Tests, all o…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
31 Jan 2018, 7:38

Scotland team for Natwest 6 Nations opener with Wales named

Head Coach Gregor Townsend has named six changes to the Scotland team that started against Australia in November for this Saturday…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
31 Jan 2018, 6:06

Wales team for Natwest 6 Nations opener against Scotland announced

Wales have named their team for their Natwest 6 Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday with Josh Adams set to make his debut …

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
30 Jan 2018, 6:16

Six Nations preview - Scotland

Scotland's impressive autumn performances have ignited optimism ahead of the 2018 Six Nations. Gregor Townsend has continued the p…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
28 Jan 2018, 12:25

Six Nations preview - Ireland

Ireland had a disappointing Six Nations last year by their lofty standards, rescued by a final day win over England. Joe Schmid…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
28 Jan 2018, 8:25

Steve Tandy's replacement at Ospreys announced

Pro 14 side Ospreys have announced Steve Tandy’s replacement. Tandy, who led the Welsh club to Pro 12 success in his first se…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
26 Jan 2018, 7:20

Video - Zach Mercer's 'pop singer' body transformation impresses Jones

Eddie Jones has been impressed with the progress of Zach Mercer but feels there are still plenty of elements of his game to improv…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
25 Jan 2018, 7:54

Video - Pep talk from Guardiola gives Scotland a Six Nations boost

Gregor Townsend hopes a visit to English Premier League club Manchester City will help give Scotland an edge in the Six Nations. …

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
24 Jan 2018, 15:49

Video - Joe Schmidt on exactly why Simon Zebo hasn't been selected

Munster's Simon Zebo and Scarlets second row Tadgh Beirne could still feature for Ireland in this season's Six Nations. Beirne …

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
24 Jan 2018, 10:07

More injury problems for England

England's injury list has grown yet again ahead of the Six Nations. Eddie Jones gave an injury update on Henry Slade, Kyle Sin…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
24 Jan 2018, 9:26

Documentary - Lealliifano opens up on rugby, life and his battle with leukaemia

Australian international Christian Lealiifano's certainly has had plenty of challenges in his life. In a powerful interview bef…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
20 Jan 2018, 9:38

England's worst fears confirmed over Vunipola

England rugby fans were dealt a blow with the latest Billy Vunipola injury update on Friday. The number eight fractured his for…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
19 Jan 2018, 11:01

Carbery in line for Leinster return

Ireland were given a Six Nations boost with the news that Joey Carbery has been named on the bench for Leinster’s Champions Cup …

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
19 Jan 2018, 7:07
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