Ireland v England: World-class duo put George Ford and Ben Youngs in their place
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIn 2011, England were highly embarrassed when a video was leaked showing players celebrating a Grand Slam that never came to pass when Ireland smashed them 24-8 in Dublin. Under Stuart Lancaster, there...
England player ratings
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby01 March 2015 ALEX GOODE: Outjumped for Henshaw's try but bailed England out on one occasion. 5 ANTHONY WATSON: Glided into space in one attacking run but looked fragile in defence at...
Ireland v England, Six Nations player ratings
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIreland Rob Kearney - The full-back nearly reprised try from Twickenham last year with great cut. Excellent coming out of defence and igniting Ireland's attacks. Tommy Bowe - Dropped sharp pass...
Ireland v England match report: Stuart Lancaster's Grand Slam dream in tatters
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIreland landed a decisive blow in the RBS Six Nations Championship and ended England’s hopes of a Grand Slam ahead of hosting the World Cup with a comprehensive victory at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. ...
Ireland stifle England out of Grand Slam chase
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumA Robbie Henshaw try and a nerveless kicking performance from Jonny Sexton ensured Ireland kicked England's Grand Slam aspirations into touch in Dublin. Sexton slotted three penalties in a tight first...
Ireland make it 10 in-a-row
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland recorded their 10th consecutive Test win and kept alive their hope of back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. It was an absorbing game. It was a match of limited continuity, little creativity,...
Ireland 19 England 9: Irish take grip on Six Nations
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryEngland’s hopes of a Grand Slam were ended by favourites Ireland after a fiercely physical encounter in Dublin. The hosts were worthy winners because they managed possession better and won a breakdown...
Six Nations: Bath Rugby's George Ford kicks all nine points for...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleGeorge Ford kicked nine points on a frustrating afternoon for England in Dublin. Stuart Lancaster’s side went down 19-9 at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland did the basics efficiently and choked the life...
Five things we learned from Bath Rugby's loss to Exeter Chiefs...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleSam Burgess needs to learn a quick ruck is as good as an offload. . . The offload was an effective weapon for Burgess in rugby league, but he's trying to use it too much in union. When it’s on,...
Ireland v England, Six Nations 2015: live
1 decade ago by The Telegraph- The two teams rated - head to head - Win in Dublin, and the grand slam will be in England's grasp - Why Ireland are far more than kick-chasers - Will Greenwood: Ford holds the key for England - Austin...
