Billy Vunipola and James Haskell upbeat about Six Nations chances despite 19-9 defeat to Ireland
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland gather again at their Pennyhill Park training base on Tuesday lunchtime determined to exorcise the demons of Dublin by adopting the positive attitude shown by Wales in believing that a Six Nations...
Six Nations 2015: Mike Brown return gives Stuart Lancaster England selection dilemma
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMike Brown, the Harlequins full-back who missed England’s defeat by Ireland because of concussion symptoms, looks set to be available for selection for the RBS Six Nations match against Scotland at...
Six Nations 2015: England's heroes of Cardiff revert to novices in Dublin with this chastening defeat
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIn rugby they talk a lot about “playing in the wrong areas. ” Much worse is losing in the wrong areas. And into that category falls the patch of Dublin turf where Ireland took another step closer...
England player ratings
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby01 March 2015 ALEX GOODE: Outjumped for Henshaw's try but bailed England out on one occasion. 5 ANTHONY WATSON: Glided into space in one attacking run but looked fragile in defence at...
Northampton Saints power on at the top of Premiership as Harlequins suffer 17-13 defeat at Franklin's Gardens
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt is arguable that Stuart Lancaster will be happier than Jim Mallinder, the Northampton coach, with this performance. Tom Wood and Courtney Lawes returned from injury – as well as their 100th and...
Saints cement top spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It was a case of all bark and no bite for Harlequins as tries from Samu Manoa, James Wilson and Tom Wood helped Northampton Saints to a 17-13 Premiership victory at Franklin's Gardens. The match started...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015: Round 16 Predictions
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogNorthampton Saints vs HarlequinsHarlequins are in desperate need of a win after consecutive heavy losses in games in which they really should have been more competitive. The last thing they wanted, then,...
Ireland v England: Stuart Lancaster's settled team selection reflects feel-good factor in the camp
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNo shocks, a sense of inevitability, only two changes, one enforced, one through choice – these are good signs for England. The sense of well-being in camp is reflected in the lack of surprise...
Ireland v England: Joe Schmidt's ploys mean George Ford is in for a rough Six Nations ride in Dublin
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJoe Schmidt is one of the finest rugby tacticians on the planet and you can bet he will have a few tricks up his sleeve against England, particularly when it comes to dealing with George Ford. So far...
Northampton v Harlequins (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland second row Courtney Lawes has been named in Northampton Saints' starting line-up on his return from an ankle injury suffered in December. It will be the 26-year-old's 150th appearance...
