Six Nations 2015: Excluding Italy would be counter productive - why tamper with a successful tournament?
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsItaly to be relegated from the Six Nations championship? That as noble and dignified a figure as Sergio Parisse had to contend with questions like that in the wake of defeat at Twickenham on...
Sean O'Brien's monster ruck cleanout against France
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSean O'Brien made his return to international rugby at the weekend, pleasing Ireland rugby fans after the disappointment of his withdrawal due to a warmup session injury the weekend prior. On this occasion...
5 talking points from round 2 of the Six Nations
1 decade agoShould Pape of seen redWith the score 15-6 to Ireland at the time, Pascal Pape was involved in an incident with Jamie Heaslip that could of seen him sent off. Wayne Barnes went to the TMO, with replays...
Pascal Pape cited for Jamie Heaslip incident
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance lock Pascal Pape will face a disciplinary hearing for the knee to the back that could yet end Jamie Heaslip's participation in this year's RBS 6 Nations.
Jamie Heaslip could miss rest of Six Nations because of cited tackle
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland No8 limped out of win over France after taking knee to the back• French lock Pascal Pape faces disciplinary hearing for causing injury • Six Nations 2015: talking points from the weekend’s...
Scotland are 'improving, gelling and learning'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsI watched the Scotland game against France on the Newcastle Falcons team bus last week and at the end of the game Greig Laidlaw was speaking to his team in a huddle on the pitch. At the end...
Ireland Remain Fourth In World Rugby Rankings
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland may have claimed the scalp of their 2015 Rugby World Cup opponents France on Saturday, but the 18-11 victory was not enough to return them to third place in the latest World Rugby Rankings.
Top Perfomers of round 2 of the Six Nations
1 decade agoChris RobshawHe might not have been able to get a try for his side but his contribution to England’s win over Italy was vitally important. He made 19 tackles overall in the game which is a higher tackle...
Pascal Pape cited for knee on Heaslip
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFrance lock Pascal Pape has been cited for the incident that led to him receiving a yellow card during their 18-11 loss to Ireland on Saturday. Pape was sin-binned in the 54th minute after he kneed...
Pape cited for challenge on Heaslip
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSecond row Pascal Pape has been cited for appearing to knee Jamie Heaslip in the back during the second half of Ireland's Six Nations win over France . Pape was given a yellow card...
