Six Nations: England must use their agony to fuel their World Cup charge
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt is rarely wise to make a case for the gallant loser. Too much emotion involved. Too much romantic attachment. And England are sick to the back teeth of doing so. They will seek no refuge in...
'Homophobic tweet' aimed at referee Owens
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumPolice have launched an investigation into alleged homophobic remarks on Twitter which were directed towards referee Nigel Owens, they said. The comments were posted after he refereed the England v...
Ireland thump Scotland to set up second Championship title in succession
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIreland ran away with things at Murrayfield on Saturday, beating Scotland 40-10 to set them up to retain the Six Nations trophy and celebrate with their travelling fans just a few hours later. It was...
Police to investigate alleged homophobic tweet to referee Owens
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Dyfed-Powys Police confirm investigation after complaints from public• Owens received homophobic abuse during match against All Blacks• Match report: England 55-35 France Continue reading...
England have only themselves to blame for Six Nations hard luck story
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSport is one of the only areas of life where you objectively win and lose; no question of sentiment or taste, the outcome is unarguable. The bare facts are that Ireland are Six Nations champions and...
England women’s defeat to France not a sign of decline, Nicky Ponsford says
1 decade ago by The Guardian• World champions suffered three defeats in five games• Ireland win title after 73-3 win over Scotland• England women 15-21 France women Continue reading...
Six Nations format a winner as England have themselves to blame
1 decade ago by The GuardianStaggered kick-offs were a success but England will look back on moments in earlier games that cost them this year’s title• Six Nations match report: England 55-35 France Continue reading...
Brown unhappy with Italy and Scotland
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumMike Brown reflects on England's latest Six Nations heartache by offering a scathing assessment of the contribution from Scotland and Italy on an enthralling final day. The tanks were emptied in an...
Ireland's women hammer Scotland to claim title
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIreland's women emulated the men in hammering Scotland to claim the Six Nations title. Ireland had to overturn a 27 points difference to pip France to the title but they eased past Scotland scoring...
French captain mum on Six Nations future
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFrance's inspirational captain Thierry Dusautoir refuses to talk about whether on Saturday's epic 55-35 Six Nations defeat to England would be his last ever in the tournament. The 33-year-old –...
