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. ,
North double in Wales rugby win vs Ireland
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auGeorge North responded to criticism from his own coaches by scoring two tries for Wales in a 22-9 win over Ireland in rugby’s Six Nations on Friday (Saturday AEDT), handing England the chance to...
Howley delight as new half-time tactic pays off
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsWales responded to a poor second-half performance against Scotland with a new half-time routine and Rob Howley admitted that it had paid dividends in victory over Ireland.
Wales 22 Ireland 9 player ratings: A night to forget for most of the players in green
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWales slammed Ireland’s grand ambition for a Six Nations decider against England next week with a three tries-to-none 22-9 victory in a pulsating, error-ridden evening at the Principality Stadium. Here's...
Best frustration as Ireland fall short
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsRory Best admitted there was huge disappointment for Ireland after they went down to Wales in Cardiff to leave their RBS 6 Nations hopes hanging by a thread.
George North’s two tries drive Wales past Ireland in thundering win
9 years ago by The Guardian• Wales 22-9 Ireland• Jamie Roberts scores late try to seal victory for home sideGeorge North sent Ireland’s title ambitions south after responding to a warning about his form with two tries in a...
England’s James Haskell describes job as hard labour but keeps up the laughs
9 years ago by The GuardianAn England player’s day ‘is full-on from 7.30am to when you stretch at nine at night’, says Haskell. Nothing, however, subdues the back-row’s ebullienceLittle did James Haskell guess when he ran...
Guy Novès warns his France players that Rome will be no holiday
9 years ago by The Guardian• Coach urges Les Bleus to avoid another sporting embarrassment• Novès does not want a repeat of Paris Saint-Germain capitulationGuy Novès has warned his France players they are in no position to...
Kerr cracks England squad
9 years ago by Rugby 365VANCOUVER SEVENS: Charlton Kerr has been named in the England squad for the sixth round of the World Sevens Series in Vancouver.
Under-20 Six Nations Preview: Wales U-20s v Ireland U-20s
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsThe unbeaten Ireland Under-20s travel to Colwyn Bay as they look to win their fourth game of the Championship and keep the destination of the title in their hands before they host England on the final...
