No drama this time as ruthless Irish maul Scots to reclaim title
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe men made supporters sweat until the bitter end but there was no such drama with the women yesterday as they clinically demolished Scotland at Broadwood Stadium near Glasgow to seal a second Six Nations...
Brian Moore hits out at World Cup TV snub
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBrian Moore has expressed his disappointment at not being selected by ITV to be part of their broadcasting line-up for the World Cup. The BBC commentator, and Telegraph columnist, tweeted: “I’ve...
Skerries Release Statement
1 decade ago by Knock On RugbySkerries RFC have released a statement on their website and facebook page outlining why the came to the decision to concede a walkover to Kilkenny in their Towns Cup quarter final clash that was due to...
Ireland cautious about their chances of winning the Rugby World Cup this year
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSo much for one-dimensional Ireland, for they played a game of breathtaking variety. So much for their line-out being a weakness, for they scored four tries off that phase. So much for Paul O'Connell...
Six Nations 2015: England's crazy idealists refuse to be bowed
1 decade ago by The TelegraphOn a day of thrilling decadence, Six Nations rugby was a Japanese 'Salary Man’ abandoning the corset of office life for a night of whisky-fuelled pogoing. But the next day, the Tokyo clerk returns...
England can still win the Rugby World Cup, insists Stuart Lancaster
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, insisted there was still time to transform his side into World Cup champions this year despite his captain, Chris Robshaw, describing the failure to snatch the...
Ireland still getting used to favourites tag after retaining Six Nations title
1 decade ago by The GuardianIrish love to play underdog but after defeat of Scotland their hopes of staying under radar have dwindled fast with World Cup looming Continue reading...
Irish Rugby TV: Tom Tierney 'Absolutely Delighted' For The Girls
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsTom Tierney's first season in charge of the Ireland Women's squad has culminated in RBS 6 Nations title success. He spoke to Irish Rugby TV about the record-breaking 73-3 final day win over Scotland.
England and France's Twickenham thriller not enough in dramatic title chase
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpEngland had the advantage of playing third on the final day of the Six Nations, so knew exactly what they needed to edge Ireland to the title - a 26 point winning margin over France. As it was, an epic...
Irish Rugby TV: It Was A Brilliant Squad Effort - Niamh Briggs
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsNiamh Briggs had a day to remember as she captained the Ireland Women's team to RBS 6 Nations title glory. The Waterford star, who scored the first try in the 73-3 win over Scotland, spoke to Irish Rugby...
