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Further progress, but more to come

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

After the unexpected delight for England supporters of last week's stirring comeback victory over Wales, Saturday's 47-17 win over Italy appears a predictable pleasure: six tries, some...

Now for decisive Dublin showdown

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell knows his side need to up their game ahead of what could be a crunch Six Nations clash with England in a fortnight's time. The defending champions and Stuart Lancaster's...

England monitoring Mike Brown’s fitness for Ireland showdown

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Full-back suffered blow to head in 47-17 win over Italy• Quins player to sit out training after being taken off on stretcher• May miss potential championship decider against Ireland in Dublin Continue...

Stuart Lancaster admits England need to improve for Ireland collision

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Lancaster had to ‘rev up’ England players at half-time• England face Ireland in Six Nations in Dublin on 1 March• Paul Rees’s Twickenham match report: England 47-17 Italy Continue reading...

VIDEO: English 'spirit' delights Joseph

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Man-of-the-match Jonathan Joseph credits England's "spirit" as they beat Italy 47-17 at Twickenham.

England’s Jonathan Joseph evokes memories of Jeremy Guscott’s glory days

1 decade ago by The Guardian

The outside-centre engenders hope among England supporters who yearn for the flashes of brilliance provided by Guscott, Will Greenwood and Jason Robinson• Paul Rees’s Twickenham match report: England...

Ireland keep championship hopes kicking

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

A week after defeating Scotland solely through the boot of Camille Lopez, France were made to taste their own medicine as Jonny Sexton helped Ireland to victory in Dublin. The reigning Six Nations...

'Italy deserve a place in Six Nations'

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Italy have become accustomed to one-sided defeats in the Six Nations but captain Sergio Parisse mounted a passionate defence of his side's continued involvement in the championship.

England lacked intensity - Lancaster

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

England head coach Stuart Lancaster was disappointed with his side's stuttering start against Italy at Twickenham. England recovered from going a try down to win 47-17 and keep their 100 per...

Scotland women 3-39 Wales women

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales followed up last weekend's win against England with a 39-3 victory in Scotland to make it two wins out of two in the 2015 Women's Six Nations. Laurie Harries kicked Wales...