Ireland No8 Jamie Heaslip set to be ruled out of Six Nations as Ireland prove their progress
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt is a mark of how far Ireland have progressed under Joe Schmidt, as well as France’s regression under Philippe Saint-André, that a first victory over Les Bleus at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday...
Six Nations 2015: England braced for tough training sessions after Stuart Lancaster criticises 'soft' defence
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland’s players are bracing themselves for brutal defence sessions in training this week as Stuart Lancaster’s side begin preparations for the trip to face Ireland, a match the head coach...
Scot could have seen red - Gatland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales boss Warren Gatland says Scotland fly-half Finn Russell could have been red carded for upending Dan Biggar in the visitors' 26-23 win in Edinburgh. Russell received a yellow for the...
Jonathan Sexton gives Ireland hope for decisive England encounter
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland 18-11 France• France pick up injuries for Wales game• Eddie Butler: Sexton puts head where it hurts Continue reading...
VIDEO: Sean Holley's Scrum V spotlight
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScrum V analyst Sean Holley highlights how Wales' next opponents France were beaten by Ireland in the Six Nations.
Cotter struggles to hide frustration
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScotland head coach Vern Cotter cut a frustrated figure after seeing his team suffer a second successive defeat of this season's Six Nations. Eight days after going down narrowly to France in Paris,...
"World-class Ireland in pole-position for Grand Slam" says Frenchman
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland are in "pole position" to pull off an RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam, according to France prop Uini Atonio.
Ireland hang on against France to stay on track for title defence
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIreland are well placed overall following their 18-11 Six Nations win over France in Dublin on Saturday. Their ninth successive Test victory is their second tournament win, placing them in good stead...
Scotland 23 Wales 26: Referee Glen Jackson under fire for timekeeping
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe expression on Scotland coach Vern Cotter’s face said it all. The New Zealander was guarded in his comments about his countryman Glen Jackson, the referee who was at the centre of a string...
Marginal gains guide Wales to glory
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIn the end it was hard not to feel sorry for Scotland; so much fire and enterprise in their first two matches and so little to show for it. That least desirable of near-annual events, a potential wooden...
