Cotter struggles to hide frustration
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScotland head coach Vern Cotter cut a frustrated figure after seeing his team suffer a second successive defeat of this season's Six Nations. Eight days after going down narrowly to France in Paris,...
Gatland relieved after stiff Scotland test
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWarren Gatland says he was relieved after Wales came through a hard-fought victory against "the toughest Scottish team they have faced in a long time". It was Wales' eighth win in a row against Scotland...
Katy Mclean returns to inspire England to Six Nations win over Italy
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England Women 39-7 Italy• England bounce back from Wales defeat• Street steps down from England role Continue reading...
England lack early intensity but pile points on Italy in second half
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpItaly gave England an early scare after a Sergio Parisse try early on at Twickenham, but in the second half the hosts took control to come away with a 47-17 win. Coach Stuart Lancaster felt that the...
Marginal gains guide Wales to glory
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIn the end it was hard not to feel sorry for Scotland; so much fire and enterprise in their first two matches and so little to show for it. That least desirable of near-annual events, a potential wooden...
England's women hit Italy for six
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland Women crossed for six tries against Italy as they powered to a 39-7 victory at the Twickenham Stoop. England were stunned 13-0 in their opening match against Wales last weekend but bounced...
Ulster Rugby sign Samoan international on short-term contract
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsUlster Rugby has signed Samoan international outhalf, Mike Stanley, on a short-term contract until the end of this season. The 25 year-old had been training with Super 15 Rugby side, the Chiefs and...
Ireland concern over Heaslip injury
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland face an anxious wait to learn the extent of a back injury suffered by forward Jamie Heaslip, amid fears he could miss the rest of the Six Nations. The number eight had to be replaced...
Five things we learned from England v Italy in the Six Nations
1 decade ago by The GuardianAnalysis taking in England’s strength in the third quarter and growing leadership on the field, through to Italy’s participation coming under scrutiny once again• Stuart Lancaster: England had an...
Robshaw calls for England focus ahead of Ireland
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland skipper Chris Robshaw has emphasised the need for perfect mental preparation ahead of their trip to Dublin on March 1 in what is being billed as the Grand Slam decider. The Six Nations' only...
