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Six Nations 2015: England's heroes of Cardiff revert to novices in Dublin with this chastening defeat

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

In rugby they talk a lot about “playing in the wrong areas. ” Much worse is losing in the wrong areas. And into that category falls the patch of Dublin turf where Ireland took another step closer...

Experience was key to win - Schmidt

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says the fact his side had more experience in their ranks proved crucial in their Six Nations win over England in Dublin. The 19-9 victory kept the Irish on course...

Ireland quality thrills O'Connell

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

01 March 2015Ireland suffocated England into 19-9 submission in Dublin on Sunday, teeing up a serious tilt at a first Six Nations clean sweep in six years. O'Connell's side equalled Ireland's...

Blues back to winning ways

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Cardiff Blues showed improved form to claim a welcome 21-15 win over Edinburgh in their Guinness PRO12 clash at the Arms Park.

Williams leads Cardiff Blues to first win in four games

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Lloyd Williams produced a masterful display from scrum-half as Cardiff Blues won their first GUINNESS PRO12 game following the departure of director of rugby Mark Hammett, with a 21-15 triumph over Edinburgh.

Ireland v England: "Skill, not savagery, and bit of drama is what we all want"

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

By Brendan Fanning – 01 March 2015And they may not have been enamoured of the mopping-up operation carried out by World Rugby last week, which did, however, contain...

Ireland v England, Six Nations 2015: live

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

- The two teams rated - head to head - Win in Dublin, and the grand slam will be in England's grasp - Why Ireland are far more than kick-chasers - Will Greenwood: Ford holds the key for England - Austin...

Sunday Snippets

1 decade ago

Warburton worry for Wales: Wales head coach Warren Gatland has just one concern after his side's impressive away win over France in Paris last night, with skipper Sam Warburton complaining of a knee injury...

Roberts has 'no idea' over future

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales centre Jamie Roberts admits his long-term future may not lie with his French employers Racing Metro. Reports have linked  the French Top 14 club's player with a return to Wales...

Six Nations 2015: England win against Ireland can set up Grand Slam

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

It was not contrived, I promise you. As I set about comparing the Ireland and England teams head‑to-head, giving each player a mark out of 10, I did so and then added them all up. The scores were...