Battered Ireland left licking their wounds
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Defending Six Nations champions Ireland were left licking their wounds after a brutal 9-10 defeat by France on Saturday saw coach Joe Schmidt's injury list grow even longer.
Gatland eyes England title decider
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCoach Warren Gatland says beating France would effectively set Wales up for a Six Nations title decider with England in March.
Noves hails 'ferocious' France
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: France coach Guy Noves hailed his side's "ferocious will" after they held on to edge two-time defending Six Nations champions Ireland 10-9 on Saturday to make it two wins from two...
'He is the Margaret Thatcher of coaching' - George Hook lambasts Joe Schmidt's tactics
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFollowing Ireland’s loss to France in Paris this afternoon, George Hook has compared Joe Schmidt to one of the most polarizing world leaders in history.
Wales’ Sam Warburton admits decision not to kick was a ‘risky move’
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Welsh captain talks of decision which led to Jamie Roberts try• Greig Laidlaw describes Scotland reaction to Wales’ ‘offside’ tryWales are on course for a Six Nations title decider against...
6 Nations Saturday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance 10-9 IrelandFrance came away with a win that will do wonders for their confidence as they edged out Ireland 10-9.Ireland lead 9-3 at the break after some good Sexton place kicking, but they suffered...
Schmidt 'hugely disappointed' by defeat
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland coach Joe Schmidt says his injury-ravaged team tired in the second half as they lost 10-9 against France in Paris.
Joe Schmidt calls for officials to look at cheap shot on Sexton and high tackle on Kearney
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRory Best admitted Ireland blew a "massive opportunity" for victory in France that could well end their hopes of a third consecutive RBS 6 Nations title.
France 10 Ireland 9, Six Nations 2016: France edge ahead in dull contest thanks to late Maxime Medard try
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFrance 10 Ireland 9: Ireland slipped to their first defeat against France in five years in an uninspiring match at the Stade de France
Irish player ratings from defeat to France: Who stood out for Joe Schmidt's side?
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWe take a closer look at how Ireland fared as individuals during their narrow loss to France at the Stade de France.
