France v Wales - preview
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsLeigh Halfpenny has had to adjust to a new cuisine, culture and language since leaving Cardiff but as far as the rugby is concerned, he insists Wales and France speak much the same tongue.
Former Bath Rugby stars Lee Mears, David Flatman and Danny...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleSome of Bath Rugby's stars of yesteryear have given their views on how the crunch Six Nations clash between Ireland and England will pan out in Dublin on Sunday. Lee Mears, David Flatman and Danny Grewcock...
Humphreys to win 100th cap for Ulster
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsIan Humphreys is set to make his 100th Ulster appearance after being named in the team for Friday's sold-out Guinness PRO12 clash against Scarlets at Kingspan Stadium (kick off 7. 35pm). In one of...
Halfpenny: 'Toulon reminds me of Wales'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumLeigh Halfpenny sees plenty of common ground between his new home Toulon and Wales. In one obvious sea-change, Halfpenny's training recovery routine these days often revolves around a dip in the Mediterranean...
Chiefs opinion: Jack Nowell in for Jonny May makes sense for...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoWith Jack Nowell set to start for England in Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin, in place of Jonny May, England head coach Stuart Lancaster has addressed one of the misfiring components...
Leicester Tigers news: 'Positive' talks on new contract for...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers lock Sebastian De Chaves said talks are "looking pretty positive" over a new deal to keep him at Welford Road. The 24-year-old South African is out-of-contract at the end of the...
Ireland v England: Rory Best thirsts for an 'on the edge' front-row battle in Dublin Six Nations clash
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt might just have been reverse psychology, but the Ireland hooker Rory Best could not have sugar-coated his English opponents any more if he had glazed them in honey. In Best’s view, Stuart Lancaster...
Easterby defends Ireland's use of choke tackle
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSimon Easterby has rejected Wales coach Shaun Edwards' claims that Ireland play "very dangerous" rugby by employing the choke tackle. Forwards coach Easterby refused to be drawn into a war of words...
Irish target English pack
1 decade ago by Rugby 365If Ireland are to stay on track for the Six Nations Grand Slam then the titleholders will have to prevent opponents England from taking the initiative from the start of Sunday's game, said Irish flank...
Brown ruled out for England in Dublin
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumMike Brown will miss England's potential Six Nations Grand Slam decider against Ireland after suffering a setback in his recovery from concussion. The full-back was unable to progress beyond stage three...
