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‘He should have some respect' - Conor O'Shea responds to Matt Dawson's Twitter rant

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Italy coach Conor O'Shea has responded to criticism from England Rugby World Cup winner Matt Dawson after the former scrum-half criticised his side for their ruck-less tactics against England.

England v Italy: World Rugby says it is 'too early to speculate on law changes'

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

It is "too early to speculate" on rule changes after Italy used controversial tactics against England, says the sport's governing body.

England 'can't blame ruckgate'

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Italy's "fascinating" tactics at Twickenham on Sunday do not entirely explain England's poor performance, according to Will Greenwood.

O’Brien: Ireland would have handled no-ruck tactics

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

Sean O’Brien insists Ireland would have known exactly what to do if faced with Italy’s no-ruck tactics that bamboozled England on Sunday. Italy’s refusal to ruck at Twickenham caught...

Sean O’Brien praises ’smart’ Italy performance against England

9 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Sean O’Brien has no doubt but that he would have been much quicker than a befuddled England in countering the unorthodox tactics used by Italy at Twickenham over the weekend.

2017 Six Nations: Best of Social Media from round 3

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Round three of the 2017 Six Nations was overcast by the 'Ruck Gate' scandal at Twickenham, but Scotland recorded their first win against Wales in a decade, and Ireland edged out a nervy game against France...

Six Nations: Team of the Weekend

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As Round 3 concludes and the standings start to paint a clearer picture. Scotland maintained their strong home form to breeze by a disappointing Wales side, Ireland dispatched Les Blues in Dublin &...

The Left Wing LIVE: Join Luke Fitzgerald as he analyses Ireland's title prospects after the win over France

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Join former Leinster, Ireland and Lions star Luke Fitzgerald from 1pm for his in-depth analysis of Ireland's 19-9 triumph over France on Saturday and a look ahead to the crunch games with Wales and England...

6 Nations Highlights: England vs Italy

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England ran out 36-15 victors over Italy in this afternoon's Six Nations clash at Twickenham. It was a cagey start from both sides but it was the Italians who led at the break, by 10-5. England came out...

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I'm a fan of Italy's 'anti-rucking'

9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: What we did see at Twickenham was a very gutsy and clever, if ultimately unsuccessful, response from a wounded Italy side that felt under pressure. ,