Schmidt draws comfort as new faces step up
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's probably just as well that Ireland have a quick turnaround as they go into game two against France on Saturday, because this draw with Wales is one they will struggle to get their head around.
Ross and Healy 'in the mix' for France clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMike Ross and Cian Healy are set to return to action next weekend and Joe Schmidt says he could call on at least one of his props for Ireland's clash against France on Saturday rather than allow them to...
Parisse puts his hands up after Italy miss out on piece of history
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentItaly captain Sergio Parisse shouldered the blame for their late defeat by France on his enormously broad shoulders after the No 8 was guilty of wasting a shot at victory with an ill-advised drop-goal...
Six Nations: France 23 - 17 Italy
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanNEW France head coach Guy Noves accepts his squad have plenty of hard work ahead after they produced a late comeback to see off Italy 23-21 in Paris.
Quade Cooper hopeful of Australia sevens debut with agreement in place
1 decade ago by The GuardianCooper did not play in Sydney over the weekend despite flying in from FranceFormer Wallaby hopeful of playing at next month’s tournament in Las VegasQuade Cooper is confident a “clear and detailed”...
Quade lays down his sevens markers
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auQuade Cooper is confident a “clear and detailed” three-way agreement will take him from frustrated spectator to Australian sevens playmaker next month in Las Vegas. Cooper flew all the way...
Dylan Hartley fits bill as England captain under Eddie Jones
1 decade ago by The GuardianHartley is a captain in the head coach’s image but could be occupying a role set for Billy Vunipola in the long termTall man as he is, Martin Johnson casts a long shadow. England have had 14 captains...
Eddie Jones wants England to give Italy ‘a good hiding’ then improve ranking
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘Italy will be tough because they should have beaten France in Six Nations’• Moving up from eighth would avoid another painful World Cup pool draw Eddie Jones has challenged his England team...
Italy’s Sergio Parisse is backed despite crucial miss against France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘It’s one of those things,’ says Italy’s Luke McLean about missed drop goal• Jules Plisson stands out for France with kicked points in 23-21 winSergio Parisse has one Six Nations drop goal...
Canada and France win Super Series openers
1 decade ago by World RugbyCanada overwhelm world champions England and France edge hosts USA on day one of the Women's Rugby Super Series 2016 in Salt Lake City.
