Sexton facing fitness race but O'Brien symptom-free
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJOHNNY SEXTON is Ireland's primary concern for the clash against Wales in two weeks' time after tweaking his hamstring when converting Robbie Henshaw's try.
Ireland 19-9 England: Irish trample England
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanScorers: Ireland – Try: Henshaw. Con: Sexton. Pens: Sexton (4). England – Pens: Ford (2). Drop Goal: Ford. Jonathan Sexton inspired the reigning champions’ tenth successive victory by producing...
Schmidt 'proud as punch' of Irish
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland coach Joe Schmidt proclaimed himself to be really proud of the Irish players for a sterling defensive effort in the final quarter of the Six Nations defending champions' 19-9 win over England on...
Sexton's hamstring a big worry
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland's hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam could rest on the extent of star flyhalf Jonathan Sexton's hamstring injury, which will be assessed imminently, said coach Joe Schmidt. The 29-year-old Racing-Metro...
Ireland v England: World-class duo put George Ford and Ben Youngs in their place
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIn 2011, England were highly embarrassed when a video was leaked showing players celebrating a Grand Slam that never came to pass when Ireland smashed them 24-8 in Dublin. Under Stuart Lancaster, there...
England 'can still win Six Nations'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland coach Stuart Lancaster remains hopeful his side can still win the Six Nations title despite defeat by Ireland ending their Grand Slam hopes. Ireland won 19-9 in Dublin to stay on...
Ireland stay on track with victory over England in Dublin
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpRobbie Henshaw got up high to score a fantastic try as Ireland beat England 19-9 in Dublin earlier today. The win puts the defending champions in with a great chance of retaining their title, but they...
Lancaster hoping Ireland falter
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby01 March 2015The Red Rose crashed to a first loss of the tournament after being kicked into submission by the reigning champions, who remain on course for the Grand Slam after amassing...
Six Nations: Imprecise and ill-disciplined but do not judge England until after Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThough the scoreboard suggests otherwise the difference between Ireland and England on Sunday was not great. Small errors count at this level of sport and cumulatively they saw the Irish win with something...
Ireland face nervous wait over Sexton injury
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIreland are yet to determine the extent of Jonathan Sexton's injury after he was forced off in their 19-9 win over England on Sunday. Sexton scored 14 of Ireland's points but was replaced in the 54th...
