Six Nations glory on the horizon as England welcome Scotland to Twickenham
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyEngland head into today's Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham knowing that victory will deliver a second straight RBS 6 Nations title.
Rob Howley praises George North as Wales dent Ireland's Six Nations title hopes
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyRob Howley praised "world-class" George North after his two tries helped Wales overcome Ireland to leave England one win away from retaining the RBS 6 Nations title.
North sends Ireland's title dreams south
9 years ago by Irish IndependentEngland's chariot will roll into Dublin this week in search of back-to-back titles, and the only joy Ireland can derive from the whole thing will be from stopping them breaking a world record and winning...
Resurgent Scots set Jones toughest Twickenham test
9 years ago by Irish IndependentEngland have manned the Twickenham barricades in the knowledge that they are facing a Scotland side armed with talent rather than mere rhetoric, fully primed for a tilt at their first victory at the stadium...
Luke Fitzgerald pinpoints vital error in Ireland defeat and calls for Joe Schmidt to make one change for England game
9 years ago by Irish IndependentLuke Fitzgerald has called on Joe Schmidt to bring Peter O'Mahony into the Irish starting team for next weekend's final Six Nations clash against England at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland’s Joe Schmidt concedes Six Nations title after defeat in Wales
9 years ago by The Guardian• ‘We need to deliver next week against England,’ says disappointed coach• Rob Howley hails ‘outstanding’ Wales. ‘We were under pressure’The Ireland head coach, Joe Schmidt, conceded the...
Stuart Hogg: I truly believe Scotland can win Triple Crown
9 years ago by The ScotsmanScotland talisman Stuart Hogg believes Scotland can beat England at Twickenham today if they play for 80 minutes and stick to their gameplan.
Allan Massie: Scots must be quick and smart to end hoodoo
9 years ago by The ScotsmanEven the London Press is talking up Scotland’s chances today. Some may find this a bit worrying. It’s certainly unusual. It’s partly because journalists have been impressed by Scotland’s...
Owen Farrell’s injury leaves door ajar for Scottish raiders
9 years ago by The ScotsmanEngland have pronounced themselves masters of the new art form of rugby as a 23-man game and there is good reason to argue they will have a stronger team on the field at the final whistle of today’s...
England should beat Scotland but Owen Farrell is crucial
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: If Farrell fails his fitness test, England lose four players in one. His absence really would put the cat among the pigeons and put an extra bounce in Scottish steps. ,
