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Six Nations 2015: Sharp and skilful Scotland far better than fellow 'wooden-spoon' side Italy

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Mention Italy and most people will think of a country rich in art, architecture and natural beauty. They will think of the fountains of Rome, the canals of Venice, the galleries of Florence or the elegant...

England coach Stuart Lancaster: Ireland our biggest Six Nations test - but we can win in Dublin

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

England flew into the eye of the Dublin storm on Friday night with Stuart Lancaster saying his team were “ready for whatever comes their way,” at what the head coach termed the “intimidating”...

Six Nations 2015: England have to overcome Ireland’s tough cookies

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Stuart Lancaster admits that the game between two unbeaten sides is another decisive moment in his team’s evolution• Match report:England 47-17 Italy• Match report: Ireland 18-11 France Continue...

France Women unstoppable in Montauban

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France Women remain the team to beat at the 2015 Women's Six Nations after Gaelle Mignot's early try set the tone for a bruising display at Stade Sapiac.

Briggs kicks Ireland Women to dramatic victory

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

The boot of captain Niamh Briggs secured a late win for Ireland Women as they edged England Women 11-8 in a tightly-fought encounter at Ashbourne.

Scotland Under-20s 45 Italy Under-20s 0

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Captain Jamie Ritchie grabbed a try double as Scotland Under-20s backed up their thrilling win two weeks ago with a dominant triumph over Italy Under-20s.

Scotland Under-20s 45 Italy Under-20s 0

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Captain Jamie Ritchie grabbed a try double as Scotland Under-20s backed up their thrilling win two weeks ago with a dominant triumph over Italy Under-20s.

Ireland Under-20s 14 England Under-20s 19

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Joe Marchant's fifth try of the 2015 Under-20s Six Nations clinched victory for England Under-20s at Donnybrook to put them right back in contention for the title.

Ireland will miss Heaslip, admits Schmidt

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Joe Schmidt has acknowledged Ireland must adapt their approach to cope without "big-game player" Jamie Heaslip in Sunday's Six Nations Grand Slam eliminator against England. Ireland boss Schmidt hailed...

Steed calls for Ireland Women to improve in attack

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Former international Fiona Steed says Ireland Women need to match their defensive efforts to date with an edge in attack if they are to beat world champions England Women.