6 Nations on BBC America

Big thanks to Jackie Finlan for this, but it looks like BBC America customers is the US are in for a real treat as they have announced they are going to be showing the 6 Nations!

Here from the BBC website:

RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship

One of Europe’s biggest annual sporting events broadcast live on BBC AMERICA.
First Match: Wales vs. England (in London) Saturday, Feb. 6th at 12p ET/9a PT.

If anyone has been following the recent debacle regarding Setanta, this is fantastic news to US based rugby fans.

Rugby commentor legend, Bill McLaren, dies aged 86

I heard the news of Scottish Commentator Bill McLaren passing a few hours ago, so a bit late to the game but still wanted to share a few words on my fondest memories of him. My earliest memories of him where from watching the 5 nations in the late 80s and 90s. His commentary was always fair and not only conveyed how much he knew the game and teams that played, but his passion for the sport.

He had some of the most fantastic quotes in his time, too many too mention, but I'd like to share two of my favorites

"My goodness, that wee ball’s gone so high there’ll be snow on it when it comes down"

and

"I’m no hod carrier but I’d be laying bricks if he was running at me (description of Jonah Lomu)"

He will be missed.

If you never had the pleasure of hearing him, check out the BBC Tribute video at

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/scotland/8468516.stm

USA Womens vs Canada game 2 live today @ 3pm

The US Women take on Canada again today at 3pm EST in game 2 of the Atlantic Cup. After a close defeat on Tuesday (they lost by 10 points...18-8), the Eagles will look for a solid win. The game will be proceeded by the USA and Canada Womens U20 at 1pm.

You can then watch the game live at www.ustream.tv/usarugby and listen out to the lovely ladies of Your Scrum Half Connection as they are commentators today. They will be also be Tweeting and Facebooking live from both matches, so tune in and show your support.