Missing Irish game was tough - Brown
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland full-back Mike Brown says he had to be honest about his concussion symptoms as he agonised over playing against Ireland in the Six Nations. Brown was knocked out against Italy...
England dare not lose against Scotland with World Cup dream at stake
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThis will not be a routine assignment for England. There are fissures to be healed, confidence levels to be replenished, hearts and minds to be seduced. And all that at a stadium where Scotland have...
Six Nations 2015: England full-back Mike Brown proud to have set example on concussion
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMike Brown, the England full-back, has described his decision to withdraw from the RBS Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin because of recurring concussion symptoms as “one of the worst things”...
Five talking points ahead of this weekends 6 Nations
1 decade agoCan Wales deal with Ireland’s kicking game?After England failed to deal with Ireland’s kicking game last time out, we will see this weekend if Warren Gatland’s Wales can do what England failed...
Trinh-Duc's World Cup dream alive
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Appearing in this year's World Cup remains the goal of Montpellier flyhalf Francois Trinh-Duc, who makes his return to the paddock against Toulouse in Top 14 action this weekend five months after fracturing...
England ready for Scotland’s feisty and fiery approach in Six Nations
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland know what is coming but must start better to prevent Scotland ending their terrible record at Twickenham and keep Championship hopes alive • Ireland see off England• Italy roll over Scotland...
Preview: Italy v France (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsItaly centre Andrea Masi returns to face France on Sunday. Winger Leonardo Sarto replaces Michele Visentin and back-row Samuela Vunisa takes over from Simone Favaro. Captain Sergio Parisse...
Ireland want to win, not entertain
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales forwards coach Robin McBryde expects an attritional battle against Ireland in the Six Nations showdown. Unbeaten Ireland are aiming to complete the fourth leg of a potential Grand Slam...
'Extra spice' because of defeats
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland's Six Nations match against Scotland will have "extra spice" because of their defeats a fortnight ago, says backs coach Andy Farrell. England lost 19-9 to Ireland while Scotland...
Andrea Masi says Italy are gunning for third successive home win over France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Centre admits his country are not favourites for Sunday’s clash• ‘Our objective is to earn their respect for good,’ declares Masi• France make eight changes for Six Nations meeting with Italy...
