Six Nations: Bath Rugby's George Ford kicks all nine points for...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

George Ford kicked nine points on a frustrating afternoon for England in Dublin. Stuart Lancaster’s side went down 19-9 at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland did the basics efficiently and choked the life...

Laidlaw rues Scottish indiscipline

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw admitted his side's ill-discipline had proved their undoing as Italy secured a last-gasp Six Nations victory at Murrayfield. The Italians claimed only their second ever...

Gatland eyes Six Nations crown

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Warren Gatland had warned the rest of the Six Nations that Wales are just warming up after his side secured a clinical win over France in Paris. Gatland's side have now beaten Les Bleus four times...

Parisse savours Azzurri revenge

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Italy captain Sergio Parisse admitted revenge tasted extremely sweet after a last-gasp penalty try secured a dramatic Six Nations victory over Scotland at Murrayfield. Twelve months ago Italian hearts...

Exeter 16-6 Bath: Bath rocked by Henry Slade

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Three penalties from 21-year-old England Saxons fly-half Henry Slade plus the conversion of his half back partner Will Chudley’s try took Exeter Chiefs up to third place in the Aviva Premiership...

Iain Morrison: Ireland v England is title decider

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

IS TODAY’S Ireland-England match a winner-takes-all showdown, an aperitif to the expected Grand Slam for the victors? The only answer is “yes”, at least if you read the Irish and English...

Munster 22-10 Glasgow: Warriors knocked off top

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Glasgow Warriors lost top spot in the Guinness Pro12 as Munster blended sublime back play with their traditional forward grunt to win in Cork. The home side wrapped up their bonus-point win that sees them...

Six Nations 2015: England win against Ireland can set up Grand Slam

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

It was not contrived, I promise you. As I set about comparing the Ireland and England teams head‑to-head, giving each player a mark out of 10, I did so and then added them all up. The scores were...

Six Nations: France 13-20 Wales

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Wales claimed a fourth successive RBS 6 Nations victory over France as they powered home in Paris and kept alive their title hopes.

Cotter message falling on deaf ears

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

28 February 2015The Dark Blues' faces were left matching their crimson red change strip as they threw away victory against Italy with a late collapse - leaving them near certainties to...