Lancaster hails England's courageousness
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumStuart Lancaster hailed England's courageousness in the wake of their emphatic victory over France but Andy Farrell bemoaned the small margins which have seen them finish second in the Six Nations for...
Six Nations 2015: England v France was a knock-down, drag-out saloon bar contest with all-too-familiar ending
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster must have woken thinking his first proper trophy was touchable. Not a Triple Crown – his biggest prize thus far – the Cook Cup, the Hillary Shield or “the blue thing” you get...
Why Six Nations anguish must be making of England
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIn the end it was a case of England winning the battle but losing the war. As Ireland toasted their second Six Nations championship in as many years, England were pondering those horrible 'what ifs':...
Proud O'Connell hails Ireland's history boys
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumCaptain Paul O'Connell hailed Ireland's history-makers after Joe Schmidt's side secured back-to-back Six Nations titles for the first time since 1949. Ireland thumped Scotland 40-10 at Murrayfield...
England 55-35 France: how the Six Nations players at Twickenham rated
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland’s Ben Youngs is man of the match, while Jules Plisson is ragged for France• Paul Rees’s match report: England 55-35 France Continue reading...
Ireland take title on points difference
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comTwo tries by man of the match Sean O'Brien inspired defending champions Ireland to a 40-10 win over a hapless Scotland in their final Six Nations match on Saturday in Edinburgh, which ultimately proved...
England 55 France 35, player ratings
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland Mike Brown: Neat work in the build-up to Youngs’s try and counter-attacked with real intent while winning the aerial battle against the French backs. Anthony Watson: The Bath man was surprisingly...
Ireland title glory delights Schmidt
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland coach Joe Schmidt said he is "delighted and relieved" after his side retained the Six Nations title. A 40-10 win over Scotland gave Ireland the title on points difference...
England charge on Six Nations title is rebuffed by France resistance
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ben Youngs, Jack Nowell score two tries apiece but winning margin falls short• England 55-35 France• Eddie Butler: What does the Six Nations mean for the World Cup? Continue reading...
Wales demolish Italy but miss out
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comWales ran in seven second-half tries to demolish Italy 61-20 in Rome on Saturday before Ireland's 40-10 victory over Scotland ended Welsh Six Nations title hopes. Wales winger George North led the...
