Six Nations: Henry Thomas named on England bench as four Bath...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleHenry Thomas has joined four Bath Rugby club-mates in the England matchday 23 for Sunday's huge RBS 6 Nations showdown with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium (3pm). The tighthead was called up this week...
Ireland v England: Joe Schmidt's ploys mean George Ford is in for a rough Six Nations ride in Dublin
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJoe Schmidt is one of the finest rugby tacticians on the planet and you can bet he will have a few tricks up his sleeve against England, particularly when it comes to dealing with George Ford. So far...
Stuart Lancaster leaves out Gloucester Rugby star Jonny May for...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester star Jonny May has been left out of the England squad for their crunch Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday. The flying wing is one of 10 players released by head coach...
England lock George Kruis in prime form for giant test against Paul O'Connell and Ireland Six Nations battle
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSix years ago, George Kruis, the man who on Sunday has to combat the ferocity of Ireland’s Paul O’Connell and the height of the giant Devin Toner in Dublin, was kicking about in Cape Town for local...
Nowell poised for England start
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter's Jack Nowell is in line to start on the wing for England in Sunday's Six Nations match with Ireland in Dublin. Nowell has replaced Gloucester's Jonny May in a 26-man training squad. ...
England's hope for Brown return against Ireland
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland retain hope that Mike Brown will participate in Sunday's Six Nations showdown with Ireland after completing the latest stage in the return to play protocols for concussion. Brown was knocked...
Exeter Chiefs' Jack Nowell in England training camp
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs’ Jack Nowell is part of the England training squad preparing for Sunday’s crucial Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin. The 21-year-old, who was in fine form at the weekend as the...
Brown a doubtful starter for England
1 decade ago by Rugby 365England fullback Mike Brown is unlikely to return to action in time for the crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday. The 29-year-old suffered a setback in his recovery from concussion. He...
Ireland v England: Scrum key to Six Nations showdown
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThat England go to Dublin with good prospects of winning is remarkable, given their injury situation and the relative lack of preparation time. They are not favourites, as home advantage is...
Saints down title rivals Bath to go nine clear
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNorthampton moved nine points clear at the Aviva Premiership summit after posting a key 21-13 victory over their nearest title rivals Bath at the Recreation Ground. First-half tries by full-back James...
