Warburton proud of Wales win in Italy
1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues newsCardiff Blues flanker Sam Warburton insists Wales have progressed over the past year after running riot against Italy on Saturday.
O'Connell coy on retirement
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland captain Paul O'Connell is not yet ready to announcement his retirement date, despite being on the wrong side of 35. After lifting the Six nations trophy, following a dramatic and action-packed...
Dual contract 'working' - Warburton
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Sam Warburton says being on a national dual contract helped ensure he played all five Six Nations games by keeping him injury-free. The Cardiff Blues flanker became the first of...
2015 Six Nations Championship - Three moments which mattered
1 decade ago by Irish Independent1 Cardiff, Round 1
All set for World Cup assault after unforgettable triumph
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIf you have a dictionary app on your phone then you'll be familiar with the 'word of the day' that pops up first thing when you turn the yoke on. Last Sunday, as we dragged our sorry carcass to that remote,...
'Finale where we fell back in love'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSomewhere, shaking his cauliflower ears in dismay, a grizzled old retired prop was probably secretly wishing someone would just stick the ball up his jumper and make a cautious three inches. ...
Six Nations 2015: Best and worst of European rugby feast
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBest forward Wales’ Alun-Wyn Jones. He was quiet in the first match against England, which meant he was probably only worth 7/10. Thereafter he was magnificent, especially against Ireland and France. ...
Ireland's top five performers in an enthralling Six Nations campaign
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhat an exhilarating tournament. From the opening Friday evening in Cardiff where England stunned Wales to the final Super Saturday where scripts were repeatedly ripped to shreds, the 2015 Six Nations...
Six Nations 2015: England v France was a knock-down, drag-out saloon bar contest with all-too-familiar ending
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster must have woken thinking his first proper trophy was touchable. Not a Triple Crown – his biggest prize thus far – the Cook Cup, the Hillary Shield or “the blue thing” you get...
Proud O'Connell hails Ireland's history boys
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumCaptain Paul O'Connell hailed Ireland's history-makers after Joe Schmidt's side secured back-to-back Six Nations titles for the first time since 1949. Ireland thumped Scotland 40-10 at Murrayfield...
