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Wales on a mission to be fittest side at the World Cup - and lift the trophy

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

There were a variety of conflicting emotions swirling around the bowels of the Stadio Olimpico in the hours after Wales's rout of Italy. Pride at a job well done, disappointment that it seemed destined...

Wales take heart for World Cup despite falling just short in Italy rout

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Italy 20-61 Wales• Post-match deflation gives way to optimism for form team• Six Nations hopes go south despite North’s hat-trick• Warren Gatland says Wales can win World Cup Continue reading...

VIDEO: Scrum V's fans' Six Nations rant

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Scrum V rugby fans vent their feelings over Wales' 61-20 win in Italy and the finale of the 2015 Six Nations.

VIDEO: Six Nations: Wales women lose in Italy

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Watch highlights of Wales Women's 22-5 defeat away against Italy in their final match of the 2015 Six Nations in Padua.

England and France's Twickenham thriller not enough in dramatic title chase

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

England had the advantage of playing third on the final day of the Six Nations, so knew exactly what they needed to edge Ireland to the title - a 26 point winning margin over France. As it was, an epic...

Wales v Italy: Post match reaction

1 decade ago by Wales 6 Nations News

WRU TV gets post match reaction after Wales' remarkable victory over Italy in Rome in the RBS 6 Nations championship.

Scotland must take Irish lesson

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

If it's any consolation - and it almost certainly will not be - then the hangdog expression that has become the symbol of the Scottish rugby team, and all who flail in her, was the same hangdog expression...

Six Nations: England must use their agony to fuel their World Cup charge

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

It is rarely wise to make a case for the gallant loser. Too much emotion involved. Too much romantic attachment. And England are sick to the back teeth of doing so. They will seek no refuge in...

Ireland thump Scotland to set up second Championship title in succession

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Ireland ran away with things at Murrayfield on Saturday, beating Scotland 40-10 to set them up to retain the Six Nations trophy and celebrate with their travelling fans just a few hours later. It was...

England have only themselves to blame for Six Nations hard luck story

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Sport is one of the only areas of life where you objectively win and lose; no question of sentiment or taste, the outcome is unarguable. The bare facts are that Ireland are Six Nations champions and...