England part of three-horse race for the title after victory over Scotland
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpScotland led at halftime in the Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham but a late try and ten points from the boot of George Ford gave England a 25-13 victory, taking them top of the Six Nations table going...
'Exhausted' Warburton hails defence
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Sam Warburton says his side's 23-16 victory over Ireland was as satisfying as the team's win over South Africa in November. Wales made 289 tackles...
Sunday Snippets
1 decade agoSix Nations Round-Up: The 2015 edition of the RBS Six Nations has been blown wide open by Warren Gatland’s Welsh troops, after they defeated Ireland 23-16 in the game of the tournament to date. An enthralling...
Fragile England dreamy & nightmarish
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSir Clive Woodward, as so often, had a catchy acronym for it: T-CUP. Unlike some of his footballing equivalents, the former England coach was not throwing them against dressing-room walls. ...
Lancaster: We must sharpen up
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Stuart Lancaster admits his England players must simply be more clinical and ruthless against France if they are to capture the Six Nations title at Twickenham. The head coach was left with mixed emotions...
Les Bleus struggling to find their sparkle
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFRANCE continue not so much to tinker as to fidget. They played without sparkle against Scotland even in victory, and certainly in defeat to Ireland and Wales. They then cleared the air behind closed doors...
England v Scotland: Familiar feeling of misery for men in blue
1 decade ago by The TelegraphGeoff Cross, the Scotland prop, has promised to shave off his mighty beard at the end of this month. Just as well no one suggested he wait until his side claim a victory at Twickenham. The way things...
England head coach Stuart Lancaster admits frustration ahead of Six Nations finale against France
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, admitted his frustration at his side not scoring more points in beating Scotland 25-13 at Twickenham. With Wales having beaten Ireland, the title is likely...
Top 14: Toulon back at the summit
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Reigning European and French champions Toulon, with a batch of internationals away on Six Nations duty, regained the Top 14 summit on Saturday with a 22-14 win at strugglers Lyon. Clermont had taken...
Wales v Ireland: What we learned
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAny sporting contest is an allegory of life's struggles, at least if you look hard enough. But Wales' 23-16 victory over Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday had such emotional depth and...
