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Jonathan Sexton is world class and just as good as Dan Carter, says Ireland team-mate Jared Payne

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

New Zealand-born Jared Payne, a revelation for Ireland at centre and newly-naturalised citizen of the Emerald Isle, has paid team-mate Jonathan Sexton the ultimate compliment by suggesting that the fly-half...

Jonathan Joseph eager for England to stick to their attacking guns

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

England’s young guns will not be silenced. Centre Jonathan Joseph has indicated that they have no intention of reining back on the attacking inclinations that helped them make such a positive start...

Bath will bounce back after three defeats, says Francois Louw

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

The Bath flanker Francois Louw has called on his team-mates to adopt the same bold attitude that saw them beat Toulouse and qualify against the odds for the European Champions Cup quarter-finals, in order...

Ashe enjoying injury comeback

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland back row Adam Ashe believes the worst is behind him after returning to action with Glasgow Warriors last weekend.

Howley bemoans James injury blow

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley admits it is a blow to lose Paul James for the rest of the 2015 RBS 6 Nations but insists there are no plans to bring in a replacement at prop.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen expresses fears over boring rugby

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

The New Zealand head coach, Steve Hansen, has expressed his fears for the future of rugby union in an interview with Wales Online. Hansen, who spent last weekend in Europe watching the Six Nations...

Fagerson: Scotland Under-20s high on confidence

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland Under-20s prop Zander Fagerson believes his side have come into their own in their last two matches of the Under-20s Six Nations but warns there is still room for improvement.

Brunel backing 'balanced' Italy ahead of Rome return

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Italy had shown flashes of brilliance in both attack and defence in the first two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations - and head coach Jacques Brunel says they've finally found the best of both worlds.

Briggs: Women's Six Nations is wide open

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland Women are back on track after last Friday's thrilling victory against England Women and skipper Niamh Briggs is adamant the Championship remains up for grabs.

Lancaster not ruling out changes for Scotland

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Stuart Lancaster admits he could make changes for the visit of Scotland as England look to bounce straight back in the 2015 RBS 6 Nations.