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Dan Lydiate captains Wales against Italy in place of injured Sam Warburton

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Warburton misses out due to concussion suffered against England• Alun Wyn Jones and Alex Cuthbert also drop out with heel injuriesDan Lydiate will captain Wales against Italy in the last match of...

Owens demands Wales pride and improvement against Italy

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ken Owens has urged his Wales teammates to restore pride in the jersey after England's dominant first-half performance saw them clinch the RBS 6 Nations title in round four.

Ireland back on form with crushing win over Italy

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Ireland produced a wonderous performance in front of a baying home crowd in Dublin to thrash Italy 58-15 in the 6 Nations on Saturday. Joe Schmidt's side were a completely different animal to the one...

Six Nations: talking points from the fourth round of matches

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Six Nations champions England can thank Manu Tuilagi’s late intervention and Wales’ ponderous early efforts, France are still capable of spoiling the grand slam party, and calls for Italy to be relegated...

Noves:  France will improve for Grand Slam battle with England

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France head coach Guy Noves has promised better from his side in the final round of the RBS 6 Nations as they look to deny England a first Grand Slam in 13 years.

Scotland defeat France to secure first home win in eight attempts

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Scotland 29-18 FranceNow we can say at last that Scotland are starting to make progress. Not more than one step, but progress nevertheless. After their righting of the ship with victory in Italy, here...

HIGHLIGHTS: England hold off Wales to claim Triple Crown

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Eddie Jones' England side held out for a 25-21 victory over Wales at Twickenham, but the Welsh outscored the hosts three tries to one.

England Women living Large after downing Wales

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ceri Large's first-half double inspired England Women to a 20-13 win over their Welsh counterparts at Twickenham Stoop to set up a Women's Six Nations title decider next week against France.

Jones sets sights on Paris Grand Slam after Wales triumph

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Eddie Jones declared his England charges ready to claim the Grand Slam in Paris after watching them hold-off a resurgent Wales side at Twickenham.

6 Nations Saturday Wrap-Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another great day of rugby in the 6 Nations as Ireland and England both picked up wins, with 15 tries scored between the 2 matches.Ireland 58-15 ItalyIn the first game of the day Ireland brushed aside...