Calibre of bench cavalry keeping Ireland ahead of game
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTen victories in a row and the prospect of a Grand Slam showdown in Murrayfield if the Welsh can be overcome in Cardiff next Saturday - that's Ireland's enviable position after three rounds of Six Nations.
Wales can end Irish Grand Slam dreams - McGeechan
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales have the crowd and firepower to wreck Ireland's Grand Slam dream - as long as they focus on the rugby, says Sir Ian McGeechan. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, McGeechan has warned Wales they...
O'Donnell prepared for Cardiff showdown
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsTommy O'Donnell admits Wales have threats all over the pitch as Ireland prepare to travel to Cardiff and preserve their 100 per cent record in the 2015 RBS 6 Nations.
Jones wary of 'ultimate team player' O'Connell
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales star Alun-Wyn Jones has hailed Ireland captain Paul O'Connell as "the ultimate team player" ahead of next Saturday's Six Nations showdown in Cardiff. The rival second-row giants, Test team-mates...
England to recall Brad Barritt in place of Luther Burrell
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland are set to recall centre Brad Barritt for their RBS Six Nations match against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday. Barritt will play for Saracens against Wasps on Sunday, and providing he comes...
Tommy Bowe: 'The opportunity to sling the ball out wide ... that would be better'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a wing in Joe Schmidt's rigidly-drilled, defence-minded Ireland team, Tommy Bowe does not enjoy the luxury of seeing the ball very often. On the one occasion that they displayed some latitude against...
Tommy Bowe: 'The opportunity arose to sling the ball out wide ... that would be better'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a wing in Joe Schmidt's rigidly-drilled, defence-minded Ireland team, Tommy Bowe does not enjoy the luxury of seeing the ball very often. On the one occasion that they displayed some latitude against...
Jones wary of O'Connell threat
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby07 March 2015The rival second-row giants, Test team-mates on the last two British and Irish Lions tours, will be pivotal figures in a game that could shape this season's title destiny. O'Connell,...
Alun Wyn Jones: 'It is a job you do to make other people look good'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphLast week, Dan Lydiate was asked about his team-mate at the Ospreys and Wales, Alun Wyn Jones. "Relentless," he called him and proceeded to tell a tale from the training ground by way of illustration. ...
Six Nations: Ireland aim to turn gain line into pain line for Wales
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe leaders will take lessons from the 2011 World Cup match into next Saturday’s meeting in Cardiff. But what next for poor Scotland as they face England? Continue reading...
