England up and running in Six Nations with seven-try win in Italy
8 years ago by The Guardian• Italy 15-46 England• Anthony Watson leads the way with two early scoresEngland’s quest for an unprecedented hat-trick of Six Nations titles was launched by a 46-15 victory over Italy that produced...
Six Nations to review HIA protocol from France versus Ireland match
8 years ago by The Guardian• Organisers look into use of head injury assessment system• SNRL ‘considering the next steps in respect of those incidents’Another Six Nations match in Paris, another breathtaking finish. And...
6 Nations Highlights: France v Ireland 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland come away with the victory after a last minute, clutch drop-goal from Johnny Sexton. The first half was very tight and ended with the Irish in front 9-3. They extended that to 12-3 before Teddy...
Johnny Sexton's last minute heroics hailed as 'inspirational' by Joe Schmidt
8 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland needed extra time and a masterful performance from their world class fly half to get their 2018 Six Nations campaign off to a winning start. Sexton accounted for all of Ireland's points, none...
Irish Rugby TV: France 13 Ireland 15 - Tunnel Cam
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTake a look behind the scenes at Ireland's nail-biting NatWest 6 Nations victory over France in Paris. The pre-match nerves, the tension, the tunnel and pitchside at half-time and full-time at Stade de...
Irish Rugby TV: France v Ireland Post-Match Press Conference
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsHead coach Joe Schmidt and captain Rory Best spoke to the media following Ireland's dramatic late 15-13 win over France in their opening match of the 2018 NatWest 6 Nations in Paris.
Joe Schmidt tells Ireland ‘we can’t rely on Johnny Sexton to keep saving us’
8 years ago by The Guardian• Ireland coach: ‘We didn’t convert our advantages against France’• ‘Johnny’s ability to win in big moments is second to none’A relieved Joe Schmidt hailed his Ireland team for dragging...
Irish Rugby TV: 'It's A Great Feeling' - James Ryan
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA dramatic last-gasp win at Stade de France and a wonderful Six Nations debut for 21-year-old Ireland lock James Ryan. We spoke to him pitchside after the final whistle.
Player Ratings - Ireland vs France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCian Healy – 7/10 Solid at scrum time. Carried powerfully and got through an impressive amount of work at the breakdown. Rory Best – 7/10 Put in a solid shift at the breakdown...
Johnny Sexton’s stunning late drop goal secures Ireland win over France
8 years ago by The Guardian• France 13-15 Ireland• Sexton’s winning kick was a spectacular effort from 45 metresThe sheer nerve. If Ireland were wanting to brandish their championship credentials, they did so with an extraordinary...
