*Yawn* Those of you who also stayed up half the night here in the Southern Hemisphere to watch the rugby are probably also feeling a bit weary today no doubt?

The Wales v Italy game was first up and it held no big surprises with Wales thumping their opposition 38-8 running in 6 tries to 1.

The Scots, so good last week, were outplayed by Ireland at Murrayfield 40-13. The irish were formidable, though I got a bit tired of the commentators carrying on and on .. and on. Brian O'Driscoll wasn't playing - we know, and yes Denis Hickie played very well - we agree.

I'm looking forward to the England France game tonight - well tomorrow morning... you know what I mean.

Cheers :)