Heaslip boost but Sexton in fitness race
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohnny Sexton remains Ireland's main injury concern for the crunch Six Nations clash against Wales tomorrow week after sitting out yesterday's open training session in Belfast, but Jamie Heaslip is expected...
Pape 10-week ban for kneeing Heaslip upheld
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyPascal Pape’s RBS 6 Nations career has ended in acrimony after the France lock lost his appeal against a 10-week ban for kneeing Ireland’s Jamie Heaslip in the back.
Pape fails in suspension appeal
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFrance lock Pascal Pape has failed to overturn a 10-week suspension for kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip in the back last month. The 34-year-old Stade Francais second row was shown...
Pape appeal rejected
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyPascal Pape's appeal against his 10-week suspension for kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip in the back has been dismissed.
Six Nations 2015: Mike Brown return gives Stuart Lancaster England selection dilemma
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMike Brown, the Harlequins full-back who missed England’s defeat by Ireland because of concussion symptoms, looks set to be available for selection for the RBS Six Nations match against Scotland at...
Ireland can win the World Cup but Joe Schmidt's side are reliant on the form and fitness of Johnny Sexton
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAre Ireland good enough to win the Rugby World Cup? Yes, they are. You do have not to be a great side to lift the Webb Ellis trophy but you do have to be highly-efficient: merciless in defence, ruthless...
Schmidt dismisses Grand Slam talk
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said any talk of a third Five/Six Nations Grand Slam for the Irish was premature, as he envisages a tough battle head against Wales in Cardiff in a fortnight. The 49-year-old...
Schmidt: Grand Slam talk can wait
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIreland coach Joe Schmidt played down any talk of a potential Grand Slam in the wake of their 19-9 win over England on Sunday. Ireland put in a disciplined and hugely effective showing to see off...
Ireland v England, Six Nations player ratings
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIreland Rob Kearney - The full-back nearly reprised try from Twickenham last year with great cut. Excellent coming out of defence and igniting Ireland's attacks. Tommy Bowe - Dropped sharp pass...
Ireland stifle England out of Grand Slam chase
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumA Robbie Henshaw try and a nerveless kicking performance from Jonny Sexton ensured Ireland kicked England's Grand Slam aspirations into touch in Dublin. Sexton slotted three penalties in a tight first...
