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Schmidt: Home support can make all the difference

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt believes a win against England tomorrow would be the biggest under his tenure - and vociferous support at the Aviva Stadium could make all the difference.

Scotland v Italy, Six Nations 2015: live

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

- 10 reasons being a rugby supporter better than being football fan - Kenny Logan: Scotland far better than 'wooden-spoon' side Italy Latest Scotland 0-0 Italy (KO 2. 30pm GMT) Tommy Seymour admits...

VIDEO: Italy's Six Nations wins over Scots

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Before Scotland host Italy on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back at some of the Azzurri's wins in the fixture.

Ireland v France: Injured Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

England have kept changes to a minimum as they prepare to face Ireland in the RBS Six Nations tomorrow afternoon (3. 0). That is good news for Leicester Tigers duo Ben Youngs and Dan Cole as they...

Lancaster wants repeat performance

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

28 February 2015The biggest match of the 2015 Championship awaits in Dublin, where the only remaining unbeaten teams will stand toe to toe knowing the victors will have clear sight of...

Scotland 45-0 Netherlands: Young forwards dominate

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Scotland followed up their victory over Wales two weeks ago with a seven-try demolition of Italy at Netherdale last night in a dominant performance underpinned by an immense effort in the set-piece. Indeed,...

Simon Taylor: Sergio Parisse remains an enigma

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Is THERE a European rugby player more universally admired than Sergio Parisse? The old familiar names in the Italy team are gradually being phased out – no Bergamasco, no Bortolami or even Castrogiovanni...

Six Nations: Tommy Seymour focused on victory

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

AFTER being injured in Paris, Tommy Seymour was a frustrated spectator as Scotland lost to Wales two weeks ago. He is more than ready to make his return to the ranks today, and could well play a vital...

Six Nations: Defeat unthinkable for Scotland

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

AFTER a narrow defeat in Paris and an even closer home loss to Wales, Scotland know that if they perform to the standard set in those two matches they can beat Italy today.

Six Nations: Scotland ‘need to grow up a bit’

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

SCOTLAND need to grow up as a team if they are to bounce back from losing their first two Six Nations Championship matches and beat Italy this afternoon, assistant coach Duncan Hodge believes.