Ireland hang on against France to stay on track for title defence
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIreland are well placed overall following their 18-11 Six Nations win over France in Dublin on Saturday. Their ninth successive Test victory is their second tournament win, placing them in good stead...
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...
Saint-Andre defends Pape over knee on Heaslip
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre has defended Pascal Pape after he was yellow carded for kneeing Jamie Heaslip in their 18-11 defeat in Dublin. Pape was sin-binned for kneeing Heaslip in a ruck in...
Schmidt lauds classy Sexton
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland coach Joe Schmidt praised flyhalf Jonathan Sexton for his man of the match performance in the nervy 18-11 victory by the defending Six Nations champions over France at Lansdwone Road on Saturday. Sexton,...
Schmidt: England match won't decide Six Nations
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumJoe Schmidt has diffused mounting expectation that Ireland's clash with England in two weeks will decide this year's Six Nations. Johnny Sexton shrugged off two bloody clashes of heads with Mathieu...
Joe Schmidt: Jamie Heaslip 'very uncomfortable' following knee to the back
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland coach Joe Schmidt will face an anxious wait to determine the extent of Jamie Heaslip’s injury after the number eight was substituted in the second half following a knee to the back that resulted...
Jonathan Sexton put head where it hurts for Ireland against heavyweight France
1 decade ago by The GuardianRugby is becoming an increasingly brutal game as proved when Pascal Papé put his knee in the back of Jamie Heaslip Continue reading...
Sexton 'fine' after Ireland victory
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton said he had suffered no ill-effects despite needing stitches following another bang to his head in Ireland's Six Nations win over France. Sexton was named man of the match after...
Ireland keep championship hopes kicking
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumA 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...
Ireland hold on for crucial win
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland held on in the face of a fierce French comeback to claim an important 18-11 Six Nations win in Dublin on Saturday. The French scored the only try of the match, as the surged back into the contest...
