'I'm a referee, not your coach' - Roman Poite channels his inner Nigel Owens in exchange with England stars
9 years ago by Irish IndependentReferee Roman Poite shared a funny exchange with Dylan Hartley and James Haskell during today's Six Nations clash with Italy after the England skipper and his team-mate enquired about the laws at the breakdown
Jack Nowell propels England past spirited Italy after first-half scare
9 years ago by The Guardian• England 36-15 Italy• Italy led 10-5 at break but Nowell scored two tries in the second halfEngland remain on course for back-to-back Six Nations grand slams but the celebrations will be muted after...
England v Italy: Six Nations – live!
9 years ago by The GuardianMinute-by-minute updates from the 3pm kick-off at TwickenhamJones puts faith in Farrell to follow in Wilkinson’s footstepsItaly’s Conor O’Shea: this is our ColosseumEmail Niall here or tweet @niallmcveigh...
“That’s not rugby”: Jones fumes at Italy’s tactics after Six Nations win
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auEngland coach Eddie Jones launched an extraordinary attack on Italy’s innovative breakdown tactics in Sunday’s Six Nations clash, saying “that’s not rugby” and that the fans...
LIVE NOW: ENGLAND v ITALY
9 years ago by Rugby 365READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the love coverage of this Six Nations clash between defending champions England and Italy in Twickenham.
Jones says Farrell's best years still to come
9 years ago by Super Sport.comOwen Farrell wins his 50th cap against Italy on Sunday with England coach Eddie Jones forecasting his best years in the international game are still ahead of him.
All eyes on Cardiff as Les Bleus sent packing
9 years ago by Irish IndependentYou won't get odds on Ireland retaining their lead at the top of the Six Nations table beyond this afternoon in Twickenham. England's modest points difference of plus 8, having had to battle their way...
Jones calls on wing man May to start and finish
9 years ago by Irish IndependentJonny May is a starter Eddie Jones has told to be a finisher at Twickenham today, as England look to end the barren try-scoring record of their specialist wings against Italy in recent years.
Ireland defy slow start to win crucial breakdown battle
9 years ago by Irish IndependentBefore yesterday's game there was a real mix of anticipation and excitement in and around the Aviva Stadium. There was plenty of debate too as people wondered what Ireland team were going to turn up. This...
Brendan Fanning: Coaching merry-go-round leaves provinces in a spin
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIf things go according to plan in Italy this afternoon Ireland's provinces will be 12 wins from 13 starts since the Six Nations window opened. On the surface that looks great, a continuation of the trend...
