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Six Nations: Ireland v England - previous Grand Slam deciders

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

The stage is set for England to win the Grand Slam in Ireland and BBC Sport looks back at previous deciders between the two teams in the Six Nations.

Haskell not bothered by record

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

England flanker James Haskell believes the team’s performance against Ireland will be of more significance than claiming back-to-back Grand Slams and setting a new world record for consecutive Test...

Gloucester's head of academy Neil McCarthy pleased by England...

9 years ago by Gloucestershire Echo

Neil McCarthy has been pleased with the number of young players that have been involved in the Under-20s Six Nations.Three players, Ciaran Knight, Henry Walker and Harry Randall, will start for England...

Fantasy Six Nations: Super Saturday top tips

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Here we go, the final weekend of the 2017 Six Nations. England are within touching distance of consecutive Grand Slam titiles with a raucous St Patricks Day crowd in Dublin standing between them and glory....

Rapid rise for young ref Ben

9 years ago by Welsh Rugby News

Young referee Ben Breakspear is making rapid strides as a referee. In just over a year he has gone from officiating a college game to being a touchline official during last weekend's RBS 6 Nations clash...

Six Nations 2017: Ireland v England - Eddie Jones wary

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

England head coach Eddie Jones is wary of a "big performance" from Ireland who stand in the way of his side winning back-to-back Grand Slams on Saturday.

That brutal 30 seconds of collisions between Wales and Ireland

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

With laws being constantly adapted to protect players, especially from head injuries, many fear rugby has softened in some ways. However, one would be hard pressed to find anything soft in this short...

Fitzpatrick is urging girls in green to complete Grand Slam

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Back in 2013 when Ireland's women were preparing to take the final step on their Grand Slam journey, the hard work was largely seen as having already been done.

We can do a Barcelona on England: Schmidt

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Defiant Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is backing his Six Nations underdogs to 'do a Barcelona' and triumph against the odds by wrecking England's Grand Slam bid and new world record for consecutive wins in...

Six Nations: seven things to look out for this weekend

9 years ago by The Guardian

Billy Vunipola’s return should boost England, while Ireland are likely to struggle without Conor Murray and France may be distracted by domestic mattersThe significance of Billy Vunipola’s return for...