Irish bid to host Women's World Cup
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland have submitted a bid to host the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2017. The Irish RFU said on Monday that venues in Dublin and Belfast would be used, with the final to be staged at Ulster's...
Six Nations 2015: France vs Wales Player Ratings
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWALES15. Leigh Halfpenny: 8 You just cannot put a price on having a boot as deadly as his. In a tight game, the relentless accumulation of points doesn’t just keep the scoreboard ticking, it makes...
Women's Six Nations review: Round 3
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsThe story of the third round of the Women's Six Nations included one close and cagey encounter - as Ireland edged world champions England - and two decisive victories, with France putting Wales to the...
Women's Six Nations review: Round 3
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsThe story of the third round of the Women's Six Nations included one close and cagey encounter - as Ireland edged world champions England - and two decisive victories, with France putting Wales to the...
Schmidt dismisses Grand Slam talk
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said any talk of a third Five/Six Nations Grand Slam for the Irish was premature, as he envisages a tough battle head against Wales in Cardiff in a fortnight. The 49-year-old...
Davies: Wales are waiting to pounce
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsThough winning a third RBS 6 Nations title in four years is currently out of Wales' hands, centre Jonathan Davies has warned his team are ready to capitalise should Ireland or England take their eye off...
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...
Jonathan Sexton is main injury fear ahead of Wales
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Ruaidhri O'Connor – 02 March 2015Ireland's talismanic out-half was replaced by Ian Madigan 14 minutes into the second-half of Ireland's 19-9 win over England...
Six Nations 2015: talking points from the weekend’s rugby union action
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland in line to be bridesmaids again, Ireland earn the right to be hyped and France remain Les Misérables Continue reading...
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...
