Wales in a tight space for Ireland under lights
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThe press conference after the Italy game in Stadio Olimpico wasn't long running when Conor O'Shea threw out a comparison between Wales and Ireland. He framed it the context of how both had played against...
Defiant O'Shea at 'the beginning of a revival'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConor O'Shea is a self-professed rugby man and his CV both as a player and a manager backs that up. Like many who operate at his level, he feels a responsibility to play the game a certain way. For him,...
England keen to draw line in the sand after Italian breakdown furore
9 years ago by Irish IndependentBen Youngs is not interested in dwelling on the ruck controversy that overshadowed England's victory over Italy at Twickenham last Sunday. The Leicester scrum-half had one of the best insights into the...
Ben Youngs backs returning Vunipola brothers to power England’s Grand Slam push | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianThe defending champions have flattered to deceive in this year’s Six Nations but Youngs believes Mako and Billy’s ‘raw strength’ can make the difference against Scotland and IrelandEngland may...
Hamish Watson: ‘I hung a saltire in my bedroom to prove I was Scottish’
9 years ago by The GuardianThe Scotland back-row who grew up in England is lighting up the Six Nations despite his small stature and a debut to forget against Italy two years agoIf Scotland’s Hamish Watson looks like he plays...
Guirado moving on from Ireland frustration
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsGuilhem Guirado admits it has been hard getting over the frustration of losing to Ireland but the France skipper has already turned his attentions to Italy.
Guirado moving on from Ireland frustration
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsGuilhem Guirado admits it has been hard getting over the frustration of losing to Ireland but the France skipper has already turned his attentions to Italy.
Wales lucky to have such talents at fly-half - Tandy
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsWales boss Rob Howley is extremely fortunate to have two high-class fly-halves according to Dan Biggar and Sam Davies' club coach Steve Tandy.
Van der Flier on target for Ireland return after shoulder injury
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsJosh van der Flier believed his RBS 6 Nations campaign was over when he injured his shoulder while playing for club side Leinster two weeks ago - but now the flanker is targeting a return in Ireland's...
What Scotland can learn from Italy getting in England’s face
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auFor the first 60 minutes of their Six Nations match, England were flummoxed by Italy’s brilliant defensive strategy, to the point where the Italians led at halftime. As an Englishman it was frustrating...
