France recall Tillous-Borde as Kockott drops out
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFrance have recalled scrum-half Sebastien Tillous-Borde for their Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday, February 28. Rory Kockott, who was largely disappointing in the No. 9 shirt during France's...
Thursday Round-Up
1 decade agoCipriani staying put: Sale Sharks fans have been handed a massive boost today, after flyhalf Danny Cipriani committed his future to the club, signing a new two year deal in the process. Arguably Sale’s...
Millennium Stadium tops Six Nations decibel levels
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe Millennium Stadium officially houses the loudest crowd in the Six Nations. The Press Association has carried out an investigation into just which of the six grounds tops the decibel levels and...
Inconsistent France lose tale of two out-halves
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAcross the board, the French media have gone with the narrative of a 'tale of two out-halves' with Johnny Sexton coming in for plenty of praise while questions were asked as to why his opposite number...
Ireland No8 Jamie Heaslip set to be ruled out of Six Nations as Ireland prove their progress
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt is a mark of how far Ireland have progressed under Joe Schmidt, as well as France’s regression under Philippe Saint-André, that a first victory over Les Bleus at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday...
Ireland keep championship hopes kicking
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumA week after defeating Scotland solely through the boot of Camille Lopez, France were made to taste their own medicine as Jonny Sexton helped Ireland to victory in Dublin. The reigning Six Nations...
Ireland hold on for crucial win
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland held on in the face of a fierce French comeback to claim an important 18-11 Six Nations win in Dublin on Saturday. The French scored the only try of the match, as the surged back into the contest...
Ireland v France, Six Nations 2015: live
1 decade ago by The Telegraph- Sexton back into firing line against France - England v Italy: live - Wales left with headache as Lee ruled out for Scotland test - Scotland have been reborn under Vern Cotter - Robshaw becomes...
The battle at 10: Who fared best
1 decade ago6.Kelly HaimonaA tough game for Haimona to impress in, in what was his Six Nations debut. He was successful with his only effort at the sticks but with Ireland dominating possession he did not have...
Scotland left frustrated as France kick their way to victory in Paris
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFrench flyhalf Camille Lopez kicked five penalties as Scotland left Paris with little to show for their hearty performance, that included the only try of the match. France's 15-8 victory left the Scots...
