The best of the GUINNESS PRO12: Round 16
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsWhat were your highlights of the 16th round of action of the 2014-15 GUINNESS PRO12 season? Munster resisted a spirited second-half fightback in the top-of-the-table clash with Glasgow Warriors to triumph...
Six Nations 2015 review: Johnny Sexton gives George Ford a masterclass in game management
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFord will improve after being schooled by Sexton One day George Ford will enjoy that performance by Johnny Sexton. The hurt is too acute for that to happen any time soon, the bruises all too raw, but...
Best of the weekend: Ireland strike decisive blow in Six Nations title race
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogItaly stun Scotland with last minute scoreItaly produced a last minute penalty try to break Scottish hearts at Murrayfield. All of Scotland’s progress over the opening two weekends was dashed by a...
Jeremy Guscott's Six Nations review
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJust when you thought you had the key match in the race for the Six Nations crown nailed down, another title decider crops up. Ireland preserved their unbeaten record, and ended England's, with...
Young Scotland facing prospect of wooden spoon
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThe remaining games against England and Ireland were always going to be tough, but at least a win against Italy would have sent Scotland into those fixtures with some tangible proof that they are becoming...
Vern Cotter refuses to panic over Scotland defeat
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSINCE arriving in Scotland, Vern Cotter has always come across as a man with his feet planted squarely on terra firma. It is a personality trait that must have proved useful in the wake of Scotland’s...
Iain Morrison: Scotland miss craft of Finn Russell
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIT WASN’T a great result unless, of course, you happen to be Italian. All over Scotland teeth were gnashing, various things were rent in twain and all manner of weeping and wailing took place, not...
Ireland 19-9 England: Irish trample England
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanScorers: Ireland – Try: Henshaw. Con: Sexton. Pens: Sexton (4). England – Pens: Ford (2). Drop Goal: Ford. Jonathan Sexton inspired the reigning champions’ tenth successive victory by producing...
Cardiff 21-15 Edinburgh: Errors let Cardiff off hook
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanScorers: Cardiff Blues – Tries: Williams, Jenkins, Patchell. Cons: Patchell (3). Edinburgh – Tries: Visser, Grant. Con: Heathcote. Pen: Heathcote. It meant a defeat in a game Edinburgh dominated...
Cardiff 21-15 Edinburgh: Errors let Cardiff off hook
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanScorers: Cardiff Blues – Tries: Williams, Jenkins, Patchell. Cons: Patchell (3). Edinburgh – Tries: Visser, Grant. Con: Heathcote. Pen: Heathcote. It meant a defeat in a game Edinburgh dominated...
