Ireland v England match report: Stuart Lancaster's Grand Slam dream in tatters
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIreland landed a decisive blow in the RBS Six Nations Championship and ended England’s hopes of a Grand Slam ahead of hosting the World Cup with a comprehensive victory at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. ...
Ireland stifle England out of Grand Slam chase
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumA Robbie Henshaw try and a nerveless kicking performance from Jonny Sexton ensured Ireland kicked England's Grand Slam aspirations into touch in Dublin. Sexton slotted three penalties in a tight first...
Ireland make it 10 in-a-row
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland recorded their 10th consecutive Test win and kept alive their hope of back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. It was an absorbing game. It was a match of limited continuity, little creativity,...
Ireland 19 England 9: Irish take grip on Six Nations
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryEngland’s hopes of a Grand Slam were ended by favourites Ireland after a fiercely physical encounter in Dublin. The hosts were worthy winners because they managed possession better and won a breakdown...
Six Nations: Bath Rugby's George Ford kicks all nine points for...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleGeorge Ford kicked nine points on a frustrating afternoon for England in Dublin. Stuart Lancaster’s side went down 19-9 at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland did the basics efficiently and choked the life...
Five things we learned from Bath Rugby's loss to Exeter Chiefs...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleSam Burgess needs to learn a quick ruck is as good as an offload. . . The offload was an effective weapon for Burgess in rugby league, but he's trying to use it too much in union. When it’s on,...
Ireland v England: "Skill, not savagery, and bit of drama is what we all want"
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Brendan Fanning – 01 March 2015And they may not have been enamoured of the mopping-up operation carried out by World Rugby last week, which did, however, contain...
Ireland v England, Six Nations 2015: live
1 decade ago by The Telegraph- The two teams rated - head to head - Win in Dublin, and the grand slam will be in England's grasp - Why Ireland are far more than kick-chasers - Will Greenwood: Ford holds the key for England - Austin...
Bath Rugby's Peter Stringer explains why he is backing Ireland to...
1 decade ago by Bath ChroniclePeter Stringer believes Ireland have not yet hit top from, but they should still have enough to edge out England in the Six Nations this afternoon. The Bath scrum-half has 98 caps for his country and...
Six Nations 2015: England win against Ireland can set up Grand Slam
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt was not contrived, I promise you. As I set about comparing the Ireland and England teams head‑to-head, giving each player a mark out of 10, I did so and then added them all up. The scores were...
