Ferris says criticism of Ireland was over the top
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAt 30 years of age, Stephen Ferris should be preparing for another visit to the Stade de France this Saturday, but instead he spent yesterday touring Dundalk with the RBS Six Nations trophy and tomorrow...
Juggling act all part of Fitzpatrick's France adventure
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBeing offered the chance to play a season with Toulouse was one that was just too good to turn down for Paula Fitzpatrick and despite the fact that she continues to run her Irish sports science business...
Accenture Team of the Week
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsThe first week of RBS 6 Nations is in the bag with plenty of eye-catching highlights as France and England got off to winning starts while Ireland and Wales played out an entertaining draw on Sunday.
Accenture Team of the Week
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsThe first week of RBS 6 Nations is in the bag with plenty of eye-catching highlights as France and England got off to winning starts while Ireland and Wales played out an entertaining draw on Sunday.
De Carli: Italy to stick with youth
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly forwards coach Giampiero De Carli insists confidence is high in the Azzurri camp despite a narrow 23-21 defeat to France in their RBS 6 Nations opener.
De Carli: Italy to stick with youth
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly forwards coach Giampiero De Carli insists confidence is high in the Azzurri camp despite a narrow 23-21 defeat to France in their RBS 6 Nations opener.
Family milestone not top of Laidlaw's agenda
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland captain Greig Laidlaw will become the most-capped member of his family on Saturday but the scrum-half is more concerned with bouncing back from Calcutta Cup defeat by beating Wales.
Ireland Under-20 Side Named For France Encounter
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Under-20 team (sponsored by PwC) to face France in Narbonne on Friday night (kick-off 9.05pm local time/8.05pm Irish time) has been named. The game will be broadcast live on RTÉ Two and...
Ireland-France combined XV: How many Irish players make our composite team?
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe bookmakers are finding it very difficult to separate France and Ireland ahead of their meeting in the RBS Six Nations but who would make a combined XV if both sides were mixed?
Has the France pack gone soft?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWe look at whether France’s forwards are lacking the edge and fear factor of yesteryearOn the back foot: France are driven back by Italy in their first game of the Six Nations. Photo: InphoWe look at...
