Catt: England know scale of task against Ireland
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland are under no illusions as to just how big a task awaits them when they play Ireland in Dublin on Sunday, according to assistant coach Mike Catt. With both teams having won two from two heading...
Catt warns of Irish kicking threat
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby28 February 2015The Red Rose back three of Alex Goode, Anthony Watson and Jack Nowell face a busy afternoon patrolling the wide open spaces of Lansdowne Road to counter the pinpoint kicking...
Ireland v England: Where the match will be won and lost
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsOrganisation and discipline Ireland are the most organised and disciplined side in the championship in terms of choosing the right options. They never mess around. If they are in the wrong area of...
Six Nations 2015: Joe Schmidt so close to capturing special win for Ireland against England in Dublin
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Ruaidhri O'Connor – 28 February 2015The coach is not one for hyperbole but even he couldn't resist giving the visit of England top billing. Over the course of...
Lancaster wants repeat performance
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby28 February 2015The biggest match of the 2015 Championship awaits in Dublin, where the only remaining unbeaten teams will stand toe to toe knowing the victors will have clear sight of...
Six Nations 2015: Beating England would be my biggest win as Ireland coach, says Joe Schmidt
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJoe Schmidt made no attempt to play down the significance of the potential Six Nations decider against England on Sunday, saying that it would represent the biggest victory of his tenure as Ireland head...
Six Nations 2015: England's inexperienced back three are ready to be tested by Ireland
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe selection of Jack Nowell for his first Test start on England’s left wing is likely to have posed the most questions for Ireland’s brains trust for tomorrow’s encounter in Dublin. Jonny May,...
Preview & key stats: Ireland v England (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJordi Murphy replaces the injured Jamie Heaslip at number eight in Ireland's sole change to the starting XV to face England. Tommy O'Donnell and Eoin Reddan replace Murphy and Isaac Boss respectively...
Ireland v England: Spine-tingling shiver greets battle between champions' knowhow and visitors' promise
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere is no false nationalism in the air, no silly anti-English stereotyping, no prospect of churlish hold-ups pre-match in the Aviva Stadium tunnel, just a spine-tingling shiver that the only two...
Six Nations 2015: Round 3 Predictions
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWe’re at the turning point in the Six Nations. After this weekend, we’ll be over half way and with the only two unbeaten sides in the tournament going head to head, there will be one very clear favourite...