Nowell poised to start on wing as May is dropped
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumJack Nowell is poised to start England's pivotal Six Nations clash with Ireland after being preferred ahead of Jonny May in a 26-man squad retained for the Dublin showdown. Nowell, who has overcome...
Murphy 'equipped' for England game
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland flanker Peter O'Mahony believes Jordi Murphy has the credentials to compete with England's back row in Sunday's Six Nations game in Dublin. Murphy, 23, is expected to start at number...
STAT-ATTACK: Pienaar set to join 500 club
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsUlster's Ruan Pienaar will be hoping to kick his way to the 500th GUINNESS PRO12 point of his career this weekend as his side take on Scarlets at the Kingspan Stadium. It would be a tough ask for the...
Italy without experienced duo
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyItaly will be without influential duo Martin Castrogiovanni and Marco Bortolami for Saturday's trip to face Scotland.
England's hope for Brown return against Ireland
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland retain hope that Mike Brown will participate in Sunday's Six Nations showdown with Ireland after completing the latest stage in the return to play protocols for concussion. Brown was knocked...
Who should play Fullback against Ireland if Mike Brown is not available?
1 decade agoAlex GoodeThe Saracens man is favourite at the moment should Brown fail to recover from the head injury he suffered against Italy. Goode was more involved in last years Six Nations and was part of the...
Ireland v England: Stuart Lancaster hasn't given up on including Mike Brown in XV for Dublin showdown
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland insist they have not yet given up hope of Mike Brown featuring in the starting XV to face Ireland in Dublin on Sunday after the Harlequins full-back completed the next stage of his return-to-play...
Ireland call up Wilson and Holland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsForwards Roger Wilson and Billy Holland have been added to the Ireland squad for Sunday's Six Nations match against England in Dublin. Ulster back row Wilson's only full cap was back in 2005...
On this day seven years ago Italy defeated Scotland at Murrayfield
1 decade ago2007 was a good Six Nations campaign for Italy as they avoided the wooden spoon thanks to victories over Scotland and Wales. They went into the Scotland game looking for their first ever away win in the...
Cipriani swayed by England recall
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale Sharks and England fly-half Danny Cipriani says his inclusion in the national set-up helped influence his decision to stay at the club. The 27-year-old was out of contract at the end of...
