2008 champions Belvedere College sent out a message of intent in Balbriggan yesterday afternoon, as first-half tries by Adam Foy and Josh Hutchinson provided the foundations for a comprehensive 28-3 opening round victory over Wesley College.

A NEW championship and a new start for so many Irish hopefuls makes today’s opening RBS 6 Nations encounter against Italy something to savour at Stadio Flaminio (2.30pm).