Pape appeals against 'excessive' ban
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFrance lock Pascal Pape has appealed against his 10-week ban for kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip in the back, claiming the suspension "was excessive and disproportionate". An appeal hearing will be...
Pape appeals 10-week ban
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France lock Pascal Pape has appealed the 10-week ban he received after kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip during their Six Nations clash, the tournament's committee announced on Friday. Heaslip suffered...
Steed calls for Ireland Women to improve in attack
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFormer international Fiona Steed says Ireland Women need to match their defensive efforts to date with an edge in attack if they are to beat world champions England Women.
Bacchin ready for Italy bow
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly debutant Enrico Bacchin admits he can hardly believe he's arrived at the RBS 6 Nations - but he's focused on making first impressions count against Scotland on Saturday.
Pape appeals against hefty ban
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyFrance lock Pascal Pape has appealed against his 10-week ban for kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip in the back, claiming the suspension "was excessive and disproportionate".
Howley: North mature beyond his years
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions assistant coach Rob Howley admits George North is mature beyond his years ahead of his record-breaking appearance against France on Saturday.
Records do not motivate Warburton
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSam Warburton will equal the record for captaining Wales when he leads them out against France in Paris on Saturday. The Blues flanker will lead his country for the 33rd time - bringing him level...
Preview & key stats: Ireland v England (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJordi Murphy replaces the injured Jamie Heaslip at number eight in Ireland's sole change to the starting XV to face England. Tommy O'Donnell and Eoin Reddan replace Murphy and Isaac Boss respectively...
Ireland v England: Spine-tingling shiver greets battle between champions' knowhow and visitors' promise
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere is no false nationalism in the air, no silly anti-English stereotyping, no prospect of churlish hold-ups pre-match in the Aviva Stadium tunnel, just a spine-tingling shiver that the only two...
Six Nations 2015: Round 3 Predictions
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWe’re at the turning point in the Six Nations. After this weekend, we’ll be over half way and with the only two unbeaten sides in the tournament going head to head, there will be one very clear favourite...
