England head coach Stuart Lancaster admits frustration ahead of Six Nations finale against France
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, admitted his frustration at his side not scoring more points in beating Scotland 25-13 at Twickenham. With Wales having beaten Ireland, the title is likely...
Wales v Ireland: What we learned
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAny sporting contest is an allegory of life's struggles, at least if you look hard enough. But Wales' 23-16 victory over Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday had such emotional depth and...
Far from vintage France forced to fight for scraps against Italy
1 decade ago by The GuardianUnimpressive in the Six Nations, France have made eight changes for their meeting with Italy, who will be unforgiving in Rome – especially up front• France lose to Ireland and Wales• France 15-8...
Dusautoir promises French drive
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France captain Thierry Dusautoir said the struggling Six Nations giants will be doubly determined when they face Italy on Sunday looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat in Rome. Calls for the head...
We must be more clinical - Lancaster
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland must be more ruthless in order to beat France and win the Six Nations, head coach Stuart Lancaster says. His team wasted several excellent opportunities in the first half against Scotland...
Cotter again left seeking positives
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland head coach Vern Cotter was left to once more salvage the positives from a Six Nations defeat as his battling team lost 25-13 to England. Having regained their composure after a...
England v Scotland: Triumphalist hosts show the dangers of pre-match rhetoric
1 decade ago by The TelegraphA triumphalist place, Twickenham. The lashings of faux patriotism here are such that one half-expects England players to make their grand entrance from the west car park through a replica version of...
Lancaster: Beating France is priority
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumStuart Lancaster says England must focus on beating France next weekend before contemplating enhancing their points difference. Following Ireland's defeat in Wales and England's 25-13 win over Scotland,...
Six Nations champions? England, Ireland and Wales must do the maths
1 decade ago by The GuardianPoints difference could be crucial in deciding title winners as final weekend throws up intriguing permutations• England host France after seeing off Scotland• Ireland travel to Scotland; Wales visit...
Italy v France: Unthinkable for Les Blues to lose clash in Rome? With Philippe Saint-Andre in charge, think again
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe weather prospects for Rome on Sunday are gloomy, with rain. But the prospects for Philippe Saint-André will surely be even gloomier still should his French side lose to Italy. Unthinkable that...
