George Hook: Sterile policy not enough to bring home the big prize
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFor Ireland, the Grand Slam dream is in tatters after the defeat by Wales in Cardiff. However, of far more import is a performance that failed to win a game that was there for the taking.
Irish Slam hopes die in rugby's modern Babylon
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was as if you could hear the place ticking. For these gatherings of rugby clans, Cardiff takes the feel of a city with its collar a little crooked and eyes the colour of cinder. Stretched to the seams...
Irish undone by missed chances
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThis defeat in Cardiff is likely to live longer for Ireland than any of the 10 wins that preceded it.
Lancaster to use experience
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyStuart Lancaster insists England will use their experience of Cardiff two years ago to help the squad prepare for an attempt to clinch the 2015 Six Nations title.
Ireland must get smart and adjust to referees, says Joe Schmidt after defeat by Wales
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe Ireland players looked positively crestfallen at the final whistle in Cardiff, not entirely able to comprehend how they had managed to squander 64 per cent possession and 66 per cent territory in...
'We must not peak early' - Lancaster
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland must learn from the mistakes of a traumatic defeat in Cardiff two years ago if they are to clinch a first Six Nations crown since 2011, head coach Stuart Lancaster says. England host...
Wales defeat upsets Schmidt
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyIreland coach Joe Schmidt admitted he will be suffering from some sleepless nights after Wales derailed his team's Grand Slam hopes in Cardiff on Saturday.
Bowe promising a reaction next week
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsUlster and Ireland winger Tommy Bowe insists there is everything still to play for despite falling to defeat against Wales on Saturday. Bowe and co were hoping to secure their first Grand Slam since...
Welsh rugby legend praises one of the greatest games he has ever seen
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Welsh international Barry John has hailed 'tremendous' Ireland following their Six Nations defeat in Cardiff.
Proud Warburton lauds Wales display
1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues newsWales and Cardiff Blues flanker Sam Warburton admits his side left everything out on the pitch after heroic defence kept Ireland at bay at the Millennium Stadium.
