Six Nations reached perfect climax with Ireland rising to challenge on sensational afternoon
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsI have heard all the arguments against staggered kick-offs on the final day, but you cannot tell me that that was not one sensational afternoon of rugby. People will be talking about it for years and...
Ireland 'blessed' to have Joe Schmidt
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumPaul O'Connell says Ireland's back-to-back Six Nations titles rest entirely on never once questioning taskmaster boss Joe Schmidt's intense methods. Ireland skipper O'Connell hailed head coach Schmidt's...
Murray backs Ireland for World Cup
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray says his side's Six Nations triumph shows they are ready to make a major impact at the World Cup. Joe Schmidt's team retained the Six Nations title for the first time...
Murray: 'Ireland can still improve'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumConor Murray claims Ireland can still improve despite winning their second Six Nations title in as many years. Ireland retained the Six Nations title for the first time since 1949 with a 40-10 victory...
Six Nations 2015: Best and worst of European rugby feast
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBest forward Wales’ Alun-Wyn Jones. He was quiet in the first match against England, which meant he was probably only worth 7/10. Thereafter he was magnificent, especially against Ireland and France. ...
Irish Rugby TV: Conor Murray On 'An Exceptional Effort' From The Squad
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsScrum half Conor Murray, with a cameo from good friend Simon Zebo, gives his reaction to Ireland's memorable RBS 6 Nations title success at Murrayfield.
Six Nations winners Ireland have now proved themselves ready to take on the world this Autumn
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWhen it mattered most, Ireland remembered how to entertain again. They had threatened to go through this Six Nations as austere automatons, respected rather than loved for their defensive frugality,...
Six Nations: Game plans for Wales, Ireland and England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWales They know that they need to score at least 30 points, so they need to play at tempo and get their runners attacking a broken field. Italy do not reorganise in defence particularly well and France...
Who will win the 2015 Six Nations?
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsItaly v Wales Italy's inconsistency has the potential to create a Welsh field day. Italy were awful in 2014, have improved in patches in 2015, but as the tournament has gone on they have got worse. ...
Preview & key stats: Scotland v Ireland (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland head coach Vern Cotter has made two changes to his side, with flanker Adam Ashe and prop Ryan Grant promoted from the bench. Tim Visser is preferred to Johnnie Beattie...
