Ireland’s Rory Best looking for the edge to combat England’s Dylan Hartley
1 decade ago by The GuardianNeedle may be in short supply in the build-up to Ireland’s Six Nations clash with England but Rory Best and Eoin Reddan believe that makes Sunday’s opponents all the more dangerous• Ireland’s Jordi...
Irish target English pack
1 decade ago by Rugby 365If Ireland are to stay on track for the Six Nations Grand Slam then the titleholders will have to prevent opponents England from taking the initiative from the start of Sunday's game, said Irish flank...
France recall Parra and Dulin
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Scrumhalf Morgan Parra and fullback Brice Dulin have been recalled to the France team for Saturday's Six Nations encounter with Wales at Stade de France. The 26-year-old Parra, capped 58 times, and...
Bastareaud dropped for Wales game
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCentre Mathieu Bastareaud has been dropped to the bench for France's Six Nations game against Wales in Paris on Saturday. Coach Philippe Saint-Andre makes five changes, three of them enforced. ...
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...
Ireland confirm Heaslip absence
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyIreland have confirmed that No 8 Jamie Heaslip will play no part in Sunday's Six Nations match with England in Dublin.
Holland And Wilson Added To Ireland Squad
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland team manager Michael Kearney has said that number 8 Jamie Heaslip's return date from injury is still uncertain. Heaslip, an absentee for this Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with England, broke three...
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...
5 talking points ahead of round three of the Six Nations
1 decade agoWhich side will avoid the wooden spoon?Scotland host Italy in Murrayfield on Saturday with both sides looking to pick up their first win of the championship. Going into the tournament many thought it was...
Saint-Andre slams Pape suspension
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France's embattled coach Philippe Saint-Andre described the 10-week suspension imposed on lock Pascal Pape as being far too severe and suggested there could be an appeal. Pape was punished for kneeing...
