'He’s gone from the most attacking man in rugby to the most negative' - England scrum-half has a pop at Conor O'Shea
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConor O’Shea has managed to change his reputation with a single 80 minute performance after England scrum-half Danny Care claimed Italy’s ‘no–ruck’ tactics had seen him go “from being the most...
Three-week ban for McLean
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyKaty McLean has been banned for three weeks after being found guilty of making a dangerous tackle during England's match against Italy at Twickenham last weekend.
World Rugby boss to 'discuss' Italy tactics
9 years ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Bill Beaumont, the head of World Rugby, is to "discuss" Italy's controversial 'no-ruck' ploy at Twickenham last weekend after being urged to take action by England coach...
'Desperate Italy tested England'
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyMartin Johnson says Italy's ruck tactics were "slightly desperate" but England were not quick enough to react to it.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Italy's no-ruck ploy must be outlawed
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I have rarely known an incident cause such debate! I admit, now the dust has settled, my view on Italy’s anti-rucking tactic has altered. It can’t be allowed to continue. ...
Ireland stars back O'Shea in Jones row
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland will be sending messages of thanks to Conor O'Shea if they come out on the right side of a points difference decider at the end of the Championship, and they largely backed the Italy coach in his...
'Fair play to Italy' says Haskell
9 years ago by Rugby 365REACTION: England flank James Haskell admitted his side had been out-thought by Italy as the debate over the Azzurri's unorthodox approach to the breakdown continued on Monday.
Fantasy RBS 6 Nations: Round Three Dream Team
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland ended their decade-long hoodoo against Wales and Finn Russell was one of the beneficiaries as this week's top fantasy points scorer.
England’s rugby team aren't the first to be confused by the rules of their own game
9 years ago by The GuardianThe defending champions were baffled by Italy’s entirely legal tactics at Twickenham. They aren’t the only elite athletes to need to check the rulebook – just ask cricketersThe sound of England’s...
'I certainly would have known the rules around it' - Sean O'Brien questions England's ability to adapt to Italian tactics
9 years ago by Irish IndependentSean O'Brien insists Ireland would have known exactly what to do if faced with Italy's no-ruck tactics that bamboozled England on Sunday.
