Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe RBS 6 Nations began with a bang - not least in Cardiff where the Wales v England match was packed with drama and controversy. Ireland, Italy, France and Scotland all joined the party on Saturday and...
5 talking points from round one of the Six Nations
1 decade agoBath Boys deliver for EnglandIn an England team that included four Bath players in the starting line up, they all put in impressive performances in England’s 21-16 win over Wales. In the second row Dave...
Six Nations: Five things we learnt – Italy v Ireland
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldJoe Schmidt's Ireland huffed and puffed but eventually pulled away from a dogged Italy side to leave Rome in creditSafe pair of hands: Paul O'Connell secures ball in a low-key Irish win (Pic INPHO) It...
Six Nations review: England must guard against complacency
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSix Nations review: England have never lost to Italy but must focus on their game against them at Twickenham, while Wales need to prioritise North's health and set pieces
Monday Round-Up
1 decade agoClean sweep for Duane: South African back rower Duane Vermeulen has cleaned up at the annual awards ceremony for South African rugby, earning himself a trio of the most coveted awards on offer. Having...
Keatley Takes Confidence From Solid Six Nations Debut
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIt must have been pleasing for Eric Elwood and Dan McFarland, the 2007 Ireland Under-20 Grand Slam-winning coaches, to watch Ireland's RBS 6 Nations win over Italy and see two of their former charges on...
Work to do as Ireland avoid 'banana skin'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWHEN Joe Schmidt spoke about Ireland cutting their cloth to best match up to opponents, we didn't realise that he meant creating a blanket and suffocating the life out of Italy.
Sexton's a must if we are to see off French
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHoW The Irish management and players came up with the usual cliches after the game. "We knew Italy would be tough and we would have to break them down," went the refrain. Sadly, the reality was far from...
George Hook: Johnny Sexton's a must if we are to see off French
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHoW The Irish management and players came up with the usual cliches after the game. "We knew Italy would be tough and we would have to break them down," went the refrain. Sadly, the reality was far from...
Six Nations: Five things we learned from Ireland v Italy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFive things we learned from Ireland's opening match against Italy
