"World-class Ireland in pole-position for Grand Slam" says Frenchman
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland are in "pole position" to pull off an RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam, according to France prop Uini Atonio.
Ireland hang on against France to stay on track for title defence
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIreland are well placed overall following their 18-11 Six Nations win over France in Dublin on Saturday. Their ninth successive Test victory is their second tournament win, placing them in good stead...
Scotland 23 Wales 26: Referee Glen Jackson under fire for timekeeping
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe expression on Scotland coach Vern Cotter’s face said it all. The New Zealander was guarded in his comments about his countryman Glen Jackson, the referee who was at the centre of a string...
Marginal gains guide Wales to glory
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIn the end it was hard not to feel sorry for Scotland; so much fire and enterprise in their first two matches and so little to show for it. That least desirable of near-annual events, a potential wooden...
England's women hit Italy for six
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland Women crossed for six tries against Italy as they powered to a 39-7 victory at the Twickenham Stoop. England were stunned 13-0 in their opening match against Wales last weekend but bounced...
Ireland survive brutal France exam
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland's oldest surviving player, Harry Walker, celebrated his 100th birthday last week. His verdict on modern rugby? "It's a different game. I don't like it. " Valentine's Day at the Aviva Stadium...
Scotland 26 Wales 23: Jonathan Davies and Rhys Webb tries seal thrilling match
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWales claimed an eighth successive victory over Scotland as they revived their Six Nations title hopes following a thrilling 26-23 win at Murrayfield. Nine days after being silenced on home...
Clinical Wales crash Scotland's party
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumTries from Rhys Webb and Jonathan Davies guided Wales to a 26-23 win over Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield. Nine days after being silenced on home soil by England, the dragon rediscovered...
Greg Inglis, rugby wants you
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Wallabies are going to have to change their policy on not picking overseas based players. Recent reports suggest NRL player Greg Inglis is searching for a cashed-up European rugby club to play for...
Ireland concern over Heaslip injury
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland face an anxious wait to learn the extent of a back injury suffered by forward Jamie Heaslip, amid fears he could miss the rest of the Six Nations. The number eight had to be replaced...
