Frustrations can focus Cole and England
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsDan Cole is happy to let emotion fuel England as they prepare to bounce back to winning ways in the RBS 6 Nations against Scotland.
Jones wary of 'ultimate team player' O'Connell
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales star Alun-Wyn Jones has hailed Ireland captain Paul O'Connell as "the ultimate team player" ahead of next Saturday's Six Nations showdown in Cardiff. The rival second-row giants, Test team-mates...
John Rutherford on last Scottish win at Twickenham
1 decade ago by The Scotsman“Well,” he replies, “we need to put that right, although I don’t know exactly how we’ll go about it! In my day there wasn’t a huge gap between us and England and Twickenham didn’t hold the...
England do not have to play sexy rugby to win
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSteve Hansen does have a point. The offside line does need to be policed more strictly. These days the line speed of some sides in defence is truly too good to be true. But as for the accusation...
Tommy Bowe: 'The opportunity arose to sling the ball out wide ... that would be better'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a wing in Joe Schmidt's rigidly-drilled, defence-minded Ireland team, Tommy Bowe does not enjoy the luxury of seeing the ball very often. On the one occasion that they displayed some latitude against...
Tommy Bowe: 'The opportunity to sling the ball out wide ... that would be better'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a wing in Joe Schmidt's rigidly-drilled, defence-minded Ireland team, Tommy Bowe does not enjoy the luxury of seeing the ball very often. On the one occasion that they displayed some latitude against...
Jones wary of O'Connell threat
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby07 March 2015The rival second-row giants, Test team-mates on the last two British and Irish Lions tours, will be pivotal figures in a game that could shape this season's title destiny. O'Connell,...
McBryde: Baldwin setting the standard
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScott Baldwin has set the standard that the other Wales hookers must emulate, according to forwards coach Robin McBryde.
Joseph looking for fast start against Scotland
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJonathan Joseph is urging England to fly out of the blocks when they face Scotland at Twickenham in the penultimate round of this year's RBS 6 Nations.
Carolan: Ireland and Wales Under-20s similarly matched
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland Under-20s head coach Nigel Carolan admits taking on Wales next up will be like looking in a mirror as his side bid to get back to winning ways in this year's Under-20s Six Nations.
