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.
'Exhausted' Warburton hails defence
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Sam Warburton says his side's 23-16 victory over Ireland was as satisfying as the team's win over South Africa in November. Wales made 289 tackles...
Fragile England dreamy & nightmarish
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSir Clive Woodward, as so often, had a catchy acronym for it: T-CUP. Unlike some of his footballing equivalents, the former England coach was not throwing them against dressing-room walls. ...
Schmidt rues slow start
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was left ruing a slow start which saw Wales gain vital ground on their way to a 23-16 RBS 6 Nations win in Cardiff. Irish indiscipline allowed Leigh Halfpenny to kick...
Lancaster: We must sharpen up
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Stuart Lancaster admits his England players must simply be more clinical and ruthless against France if they are to capture the Six Nations title at Twickenham. The head coach was left with mixed emotions...
Passing maths test the key to title
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt seems a bit like wringing a dirty mop out on the fire that's just warmed the entire house but after the glow of Cardiff it all comes down to the maths. The Calcutta Cup match swung along lustily but...
Irish run out of ideas in final act
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWith less than a minute on the clock in Cardiff yesterday you may have noticed the expression on Paul O'Connell's face as he glanced up at the big screen. He knew the score, rather it was the clock that...
Grand ambitions dashed by defiant Welsh defence
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland's chance of a Grand Slam to back up their Championship win of last season ended in Cardiff yesterday with a 23-16 defeat to Wales.
England head coach Stuart Lancaster admits frustration ahead of Six Nations finale against France
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, admitted his frustration at his side not scoring more points in beating Scotland 25-13 at Twickenham. With Wales having beaten Ireland, the title is likely...
Wales v Ireland: What we learned
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAny sporting contest is an allegory of life's struggles, at least if you look hard enough. But Wales' 23-16 victory over Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday had such emotional depth and...
