Six Nations reached perfect climax with Ireland rising to challenge on sensational afternoon
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsI have heard all the arguments against staggered kick-offs on the final day, but you cannot tell me that that was not one sensational afternoon of rugby. People will be talking about it for years and...
Ireland win the Six Nations to emerge as World Cup targets
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWhen the final whistle blew at Twickenham Stadium everyone on the pitch playing for the British national rugby team knew that routing France 55-35 was not enough to win the Six Nations. Ireland took Murrayfield...
Irish win Women's Six Nations title
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland crushed Scotland by 70 points to emulate the men's team and secure the Women's Six Nations title on points difference from France. Needing to win by at least 27 points, the Irish were...
Champions! - Irish women make it double Six Nations celebrations with emphatic Scottish victory
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe Ireland women's team made it a historic weekend in Irish rugby as they claimed the Six Nations title after a resounding victory over Scotland today.
Ireland 'blessed' to have Joe Schmidt
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumPaul O'Connell says Ireland's back-to-back Six Nations titles rest entirely on never once questioning taskmaster boss Joe Schmidt's intense methods. Ireland skipper O'Connell hailed head coach Schmidt's...
Murray backs Ireland for World Cup
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray says his side's Six Nations triumph shows they are ready to make a major impact at the World Cup. Joe Schmidt's team retained the Six Nations title for the first time...
Wales have no fears ahead of World Cup
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWarren Gatland delivered an upbeat assessment about Wales' World Cup prospects later this year as his team suffered an heroic Six Nations title failure at Stadio Olimpico. Wales, lying in third place...
O'Connell coy on retirement
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland captain Paul O'Connell is not yet ready to announcement his retirement date, despite being on the wrong side of 35. After lifting the Six nations trophy, following a dramatic and action-packed...
Murray: 'Ireland can still improve'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumConor Murray claims Ireland can still improve despite winning their second Six Nations title in as many years. Ireland retained the Six Nations title for the first time since 1949 with a 40-10 victory...
Lions star O'Brien hails Ireland's performance
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien says Ireland can be proud of their performance against Scotland on Saturday.
