Tony Ward: Jordi Murphy is the man to counter French power game
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere was a time when Ireland players lived in apprehension as the clash with France approached, but Les Bleus of the professional era are a very different animal entirely to everything Gallic that went...
Returning heroes won't take long to bed in to Ireland system, claims Murray
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNONE of the players in the current squad were born the last time Ireland came into a game against France unbeaten in three years in 1973, and perhaps that's why the tone outside the team remains wary.
RBS 6 Nations: Round 1 Review
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsDefending champions Ireland, England and France all recorded opening round wins in the 2015 RBS 6 Nations over the weekend. The 23-point winning margin in Rome sees Joe Schmidt's men sitting top of the...
Saint-André calls up Debaty and Suta
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFrance head coach Philippe Saint-André has called up Vincent Debaty and Jocelino Suta as his side prepare for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin.
Saint-André calls up Debaty and Suta
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFrance head coach Philippe Saint-André has called up Vincent Debaty and Jocelino Suta as his side prepare for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin.
Scotland prepared for Wales Six Nations backlash, says Dougie Fife
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘We have the ability to beat anyone’• Scots face Wales at Murrayfield on Sunday• Fife scored against France after coming off the bench Continue reading...
Italy lose key men for England game
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly have suffered a setback in their preparations for the clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday after Alessandro Zanni and Michele Campagnaro were ruled out due to injury.
Murray Hoping To 'Kick On' Against France
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland scrum half Conor Murray insists the team performance in Rome will not be good enough at home to France this coming Saturday. Joe Schmidt's men needed second half tries from Murray and Tommy O'Donnell...
Six Nations: Five things we learnt – France v Scotland
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldScotland ran France close, playing all the rugby but just missing a few bounces. But what did we learn?Try time: Dougie Fife goes over for the only try of the game against FranceOkay, trusting in youth...
Ireland prepare to welcome back injured Lions
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIreland are set to welcome back four of their injured British & Irish Lions for Saturday's match against France in Dublin
