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Sports cheats tarnish our memories

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Those of us who love French rugby are sorely disappointed by Philippe St-André’s team today. Where is the famous French flair? Where the elan that had magical tries being scored from deep in their...

Italy leave it late to claim dramatic win over Scotland

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

A last-gasp penalty try secured Italy only the second away RBS 6 Nations victory in their history as they gained revenge over Scotland at BT Murrayfield.

Ireland v England: How softly-spoken Dubliner Jonathan Sexton became the finest fly-half in the world

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Billy Keane claims he can still hear the sound of his godson Johnny kicking a ball, thousands of times, against the back wall of his pub in Listowel. Some of the regulars would be faintly relieved when...

Nowell ready for England re-introduction

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jack Nowell feels his introduction to international rugby in last year's RBS 6 Nations will stand him in good stead for when he runs out at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

Carolan: Ireland Under-20s must learn from defeat

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Nigel Carolan says important lessons will be learned by Ireland Under-20s, admitting his side lacked a clinical edge at Donnybrook on Friday night.

France v Wales, Six Nations 2015: live

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

- George North suffered three 'massive' blows to the head - Sam Warburton: Equalling Jones record as captain will be special - In pictures: Six Nations team of tournament - so far Latest France 0-0...

Wales' gritty win in France suddenly makes Six Nations title a real possibility

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

“We’ll always have Paris,” the Welsh might say, to borrow Bogart’s immortal line from Casablanca. While this was not a night to be recalled with much aching nostalgia in decades to come –...

France 13 Wales 20, Six Nations 2015 match report: Clinical Leigh Halfpenny punishes abject hosts

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

France simply cannot beat Wales. This was Wales’ fourth successive victory in this fixture, the first time they have done that since the 1950s, and it was thoroughly deserved. It was never pretty,...

Schmidt: Home support can make all the difference

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt believes a win against England tomorrow would be the biggest under his tenure - and vociferous support at the Aviva Stadium could make all the difference.

Scotland v Italy, Six Nations 2015: live

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

- 10 reasons being a rugby supporter better than being football fan - Kenny Logan: Scotland far better than 'wooden-spoon' side Italy Latest Scotland 0-0 Italy (KO 2. 30pm GMT) Tommy Seymour admits...