Bennett targets winning end to Scotland's campaign

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Scotland centre Mark Bennett has called on his side to end their Six Nations campaign with a win against Ireland next weekend. Defeat at Twickenham to title-chasing England on Saturday leaves Scotland...

Fragile England dreamy & nightmarish

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Sir Clive Woodward, as so often, had a catchy acronym for it: T-CUP. Unlike some of his footballing equivalents, the former England coach was not throwing them against dressing-room walls. ...

Schmidt rues slow start

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was left ruing a slow start which saw Wales gain vital ground on their way to a 23-16 RBS 6 Nations win in Cardiff. Irish indiscipline allowed Leigh Halfpenny to kick...

Lancaster: We must sharpen up

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Stuart Lancaster admits his England players must simply be more clinical and ruthless against France if they are to capture the Six Nations title at Twickenham. The head coach was left with mixed emotions...

England head coach Stuart Lancaster admits frustration ahead of Six Nations finale against France

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, admitted his frustration at his side not scoring more points in beating Scotland 25-13 at Twickenham. With Wales having beaten Ireland, the title is likely...

Dusautoir promises French drive

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

France captain Thierry Dusautoir said the struggling Six Nations giants will be doubly determined when they face Italy on Sunday looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat in Rome. Calls for the head...

We must be more clinical - Lancaster

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

England must be more ruthless in order to beat France and win the Six Nations, head coach Stuart Lancaster says. His team wasted several excellent opportunities in the first half against Scotland...

Lancaster demands improvement

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Stuart Lancaster admitted England should have piled on the points against Scotland after their 23-15 victory left their Six Nations title hopes finely balanced.

Warburton hails Welsh defence

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Captain Sam Warburton hailed the defensive effort of his Wales side after they held off Ireland to blow the Six Nations title race wide open in Cardiff on Saturday. Wales secured a 23-16 victory to...

Cotter again left seeking positives

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter was left to once more salvage the positives from a Six Nations defeat as his battling team lost 25-13 to England. Having regained their composure after a...