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France Women unstoppable in Montauban

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France Women remain the team to beat at the 2015 Women's Six Nations after Gaelle Mignot's early try set the tone for a bruising display at Stade Sapiac.

Briggs kicks Ireland Women to dramatic victory

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

The boot of captain Niamh Briggs secured a late win for Ireland Women as they edged England Women 11-8 in a tightly-fought encounter at Ashbourne.

Scotland Under-20s 45 Italy Under-20s 0

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Captain Jamie Ritchie grabbed a try double as Scotland Under-20s backed up their thrilling win two weeks ago with a dominant triumph over Italy Under-20s.

Ireland Under-20s 14 England Under-20s 19

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Joe Marchant's fifth try of the 2015 Under-20s Six Nations clinched victory for England Under-20s at Donnybrook to put them right back in contention for the title.

Steed calls for Ireland Women to improve in attack

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Former international Fiona Steed says Ireland Women need to match their defensive efforts to date with an edge in attack if they are to beat world champions England Women.

Bacchin ready for Italy bow

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Italy debutant Enrico Bacchin admits he can hardly believe he's arrived at the RBS 6 Nations - but he's focused on making first impressions count against Scotland on Saturday.

Ireland v England: Last five games

1 decade ago

2014Ireland travelled to Twickenham, having won their opening two games and were looking to defeat England and continue their Grand Slam ambitions. In what was a tight affair, Ireland led 10-6...

Ireland v England: Spine-tingling shiver greets battle between champions' knowhow and visitors' promise

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

There is no false nationalism in the air, no silly anti-English stereotyping, no prospect of churlish hold-ups pre-match in the Aviva Stadium tunnel, just a spine-tingling shiver that the only two...

Ireland v England: Joe Schmidt makes one change bringing in Jordi Murphy for Jamie Heaslip

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Joe Schmidt makes one enforced change for Ireland’s Six Nationss showdown against England on Sunday with Jordi Murphy replacing the injured Jamie Heaslip at No8 for the defending champions. With...

Ireland v England: George Ford's game is perfect to flat-foot hosts and steal Six Nations victory

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

George Ford, at first glance, is not a nose-to-nose rugby player. He is hardly the most musclebound of No10s, and he is not going to dominate the defensive channels. Against Wales, he missed...