Dan Cole: 'You prefer to learn your lesson now than in the World Cup'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere is no hiding from horror for the modern-day rugby player. Every match has to be revisited and dissected, however gruesome or distressing. Some even choose to endure the pain voluntarily before...
England’s Dan Cole calls for perspective after another slam slips away
1 decade ago by The GuardianTheir humbling in Dublin exposed England’s inability to deal with the element of surprise but the prop Dan Cole believes the championship can still be secured• Lancaster unsure whether to freshen up...
Lancaster releases Cipriani
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Danny Cipriani is among the players Stuart Lancaster has released back to their clubs from the England squad currently undergoing training at Pennyhill Park. Cipriani was not used in the 9-19 loss...
WATCH: Highlights of some of the best moments in the England game
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyRobbie Henshaw’s try, a monster tackle from Jonathan Sexton and a clash of heads between Cian Healy and Dan Cole - check out some of the talking points from yesterday’s match.
Six Nations 2015: Ireland vs England Player Ratings
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogIRELAND15. Rob Kearney: 7 Fielded everything the English kickers threw at him (which was too often inaccurate or poorly chased) without issue and often made metres when running it back. Proved how...
Team of the Week: Emerald shades
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland were not exactly pure Emerald, but they were good enough to take their winning streak to a record-equalling 10 Tests and move clear at the top of the Six Nations standings. While England produced...
Stuart Lancaster: England paid for lack of discipline
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster, England head coach, said his side's lack of discipline and inexperience proved costly in the 19-9 defeat by Ireland - but refused to surrender hopes of winning the RBS Six Nations title...
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...
Ireland v England: five things we learnt
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe penalty count buried England all afternoon with 13 penalties going against them to Ireland’s 8 denying England the chance to gather their composure. Ireland could have, and maybe should have...