'Ireland next World Cup hurdle'
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyAustralia, Wales, Ireland and France are the four likely teams blocking England from a World Cup final. After wins over the first two, momentum against the others are vital in the Six Nations, says Sky...
Scotland add five to squad for Italy
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScotland have added five new faces to the squad as they prepare for Saturday's game against Italy at Murrayfield. Vern Cotter has called in scrum-half Chris Cusiter, prop Moray Low, No. 8 Adam Ashe,...
Ford: Ireland are more than just Sexton
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland's George Ford was full of praise for his Ireland rival Johnny Sexton but has warned his fellow team-mates not to fall into the trap of just targeting the fly-half. It was an approach used...
Saint-Andre slams Pape suspension
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France's embattled coach Philippe Saint-Andre described the 10-week suspension imposed on lock Pascal Pape as being far too severe and suggested there could be an appeal. Pape was punished for kneeing...
England fly-half George Ford looking forward to his Ireland homecoming in Six Nations showdown in Dublin
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere are no ghosts for George Ford to fear at Lansdowne Road, no taunts or slights carried on the Dublin Bay winds, only fond memories of friends and formative influences. When Ford returns to...
Pape still pondering appeal
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre says Pascal Pape is still considering whether to appeal against his 10-week ban.
England's trip to Dublin will give Six Nations lift it needs
1 decade ago by The TelegraphLet us not beat around the bush here. The overall quality of the first two rounds of the RBS Six Nations has hardly been vintage. It is not that the grand old tournament has lost its appeal. ...
Sunday Snippets
1 decade agoClermont go top: Clermont Auvergne are sitting pretty at the summit of the French Top 14 today, after clinching a much deserved draw from the jaws fo defeat against Racing Metro. Having seen title rivals...
Plisson replaces injured Bernard
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Stade Francais flyhalf Jules Plisson has replaced injured Pierre Bernard in France's squad for next week's Six Nations game against Wales. Bernard was ruled out after limping off with a knee injury...
Plisson replaces injured Bernard in France squad
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFlyhalf Jules Plisson has replaced the injured Pierre Bernard in France's 30-man squad for the Six Nations clash at home to Wales next Saturday, the national federation said.
