Wasps to go on the attack as Dai Young sets his sights on another Toulon giant-killing
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt is almost a year since Wasps began a European adventure that has brought them to the Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulon tomorrow. On the face of it, the contest represents a mission impossible...
Mallinder talks up Clermont's class
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby03 April 2015The Aviva Premiership title holders head to Stade Marcel Michelin, where opponents Clermont Auvergne boast a 22-game unbeaten European home record and whose scalps this season...
Six Nations 2015: Winners and losers from greatest championship
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDid the Six Nations get the winners it deserves? Sir Ian McGeechan Yes. Ireland, apart from in Cardiff, were the most consistently performing team. I like the variations in approach against Scotland...
Six Nations reached perfect climax with Ireland rising to challenge on sensational afternoon
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsI have heard all the arguments against staggered kick-offs on the final day, but you cannot tell me that that was not one sensational afternoon of rugby. People will be talking about it for years and...
Wales demolish Italy but miss out
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comWales ran in seven second-half tries to demolish Italy 61-20 in Rome on Saturday before Ireland's 40-10 victory over Scotland ended Welsh Six Nations title hopes. Wales winger George North led the...
Italy 20 Wales 61, match report: George North gives Welsh hope of glory
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsA truly extraordinary second-half performance put Wales in the driving seat to capture the Six Nations title. From trailing 13-11 a couple of minutes before half-time, Wales ran in 50 unanswered points...
Wales destroy Italy with breathtaking second-half performance
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumGeorge North scored a hat-trick of tries in 11 minutes as Wales destroyed Italy with a remarkable second-half points blitz to keep alive their Six Nations title hopes. Wales went from 14-13 ahead a...
Six Nations 2015, final day: live
1 decade ago by The TelegraphLatest ITALY 13 WALES 11 37 min Wales on the attack in the Italian 22 but their defence around the fringes is ferocious and Wales try the Roberts crash ball in midfield. He makes a couple of metres...
Preview & key stats: Italy v Wales (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales have made two injury-enforced changes, with props Aaron Jarvis and Rob Evans stepping in for Samson Lee and Gethin Jenkins. Rhys Gill, Ken Owens and Scott Andrews come onto...
Preview: Italy v Wales
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wales coach Warren Gatland has called for focus as they travel to Rome in search of a huge victory margin over Italy that could still see them crowned Six Nations champions. A 23-16 win over defending...
