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Zebo praise for Irish half-backs

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

02 March 2015Ireland dispatched England 19-9 in Dublin on Sunday, setting up an all-out assault on a first RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam since 2009. Playmakers Murray and Sexton completely...

Stormers hit by injuries

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Michael Rhodes, Ruan Botha and Jurie van Vuuren have all been added to the Stormers' injury list after their Super Rugby derby against the Lions.

Lions only have themselves to blame

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

In the end it came down to one good line-out win, a well executed drive and a try by Siya Kolisi that separated the Lions and Stormers.

Six Nations 2015 review: Johnny Sexton gives George Ford a masterclass in game management

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Ford will improve after being schooled by Sexton One day George Ford will enjoy that performance by Johnny Sexton. The hurt is too acute for that to happen any time soon, the bruises all too raw, but...

Jeremy Guscott's Six Nations review

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Just when you thought you had the key match in the race for the Six Nations crown nailed down, another title decider crops up. Ireland preserved their unbeaten record, and ended England's, with...

Stormers composure triumphed again

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

There were times when the DHL Stormers showed frustration as they struggled to come to terms with a strong Emirates Lions defensive game but importantly they 22-19 won in Johannesburg.

Robshaw: We have let it slip again

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

02 March 2015Three successive runners-up finishes sharpened the desire to lift a first piece of major silverware under head coach Stuart Lancaster, but the Irish are now favourites to...

Brumbies gain altitude edge

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

The Brumbies have been working their rehabilitation group in an altitude room at the University of Canberra's research institute in a bid to gain an edge over their Super Rugby rivals. Locked in a simulation...

Lions to break duck Down Under

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Lions headed for Australasia on Sunday determined to end their three-match losing streak. Despite leading for 77 minutes on the scoreboard, the Lions were overtaken by a late Stormers try - the...

Ireland 19-9 England: Irish trample England

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Scorers: Ireland – Try: Henshaw. Con: Sexton. Pens: Sexton (4). England – Pens: Ford (2). Drop Goal: Ford. Jonathan Sexton inspired the reigning champions’ tenth successive victory by producing...