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...
Rugby needs to tackle woes over new rules' head-on
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBefore the Six Nations started, there was concern for the outside halves of Europe. Would Jonathan Sexton be sound of mind after the multiple concussions of 2014 to direct Ireland's defence of their title?...
Murray eases Sexton fitness fears ahead of Top 14 clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland scrum-half Conor Murray says Jonathan Sexton can look after himself as the out-half was last night named in the Racing Metro side to face Clermont in this evening's mammoth Top 14 clash.
Murray: I would relish late penalty to beat England
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIRELAND versus England. Eight days' time. Five minutes left. The visitors are nudging a tight battle 9-8 when, improbably, Jonathan Sexton is once again removed from the fray with a nose bloodied by an...
Six Nations 2015: England can put Irish to the sword in Dublin and clinch the title
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIs it possible that France have given England a glimpse of the blueprint of how to beat Ireland next week? And if Stuart Lancaster’s side are bold enough they can land the decisive blow in the...
Rugger Man the stubborn creature who ignores medical advice to play on despite risk of long-term injury
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe finest sports documentary you have never heard of is BBC Wales’s We Beat the All Blacks, a beautifully understated homage to the 1972 Llanelli team who conquered the All Blacks 9-3 at the...
5 players we are excited to see play in Europe next season
1 decade agoMa’a NonuToulon fans will be licking their lips at the thought of a centre partnership of Nonu and Bastareaud when the All Black joins them from the Hurricanes after the World Cup. Nonu joins a Toulon...
Was it divine intervention or the Aviva floodlights? Ian Madigan posts photo on Instagram
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIan Madigan made a brief cameo during Ireland's 18-11 victory over France while Jonathan Sexton was being stitched up and this amazing picture was captured.
Team of the Week: Shamrock v Rose
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland and England will meet in just under a fortnight in what may well the Six Nations tournament decider. And they are warming up for the big game by going head-to-head in rugby365's famous team...
