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England challenged to be more ruthless

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Mike Catt has demanded England become more ruthless after reflecting with frustration on the missed chances that could yet cost them the Six Nations title. Scotland were dispatched 25-13 at Twickenham...

Scotland 'must keep it simple'

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Greig Laidlaw has called on Scotland to get the basics right if they are to upset Ireland and avoid the Six Nations wooden spoon.

Scots seek to avoid embarrassment

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw says picking up the Wooden Spoon in this year's Six Nations would be an embarrassment for Vern Cotter's side. The Scots host Ireland on Saturday in their final...

Irish Rugby TV: Robbie Henshaw On Sharpening Up For Scotland

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Previewing this week's trip to Murrayfield, Ireland's Robbie Henshaw said: "Scotland have a really nice back-line, we're going to have to be sharp on our feet and defend really well. We'll have to match...

Irish Rugby TV: Simon Easterby On Bouncing Back Against Scotland

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby reflects on the defeat to Wales and talks about the improvements to be made for the RBS 6 Nations final round game against Scotland.

Six Nations 2015: Six reasons why Wales will win the championship

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

1. They rarely lose in Rome They did trip up there in 2007 and 2003, but the good news is that that was before Warren Gatland took over as head coach. 2. They can score a lot of points in Rome...

In Pics: Ireland Training At Carton House

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

It was business as usual for the Ireland squad on St. Patrick's Day as the players trained at Carton House ahead of their RBS 6 Nations final round clash with Scotland. Check out some photos from today's...

Five selection issues facing Joe Schmidt

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Will Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt make changes for Saturday's Six Nations finale with Scotland? Here are five areas he might look to change.

Six Nations 2015: Six reasons why Ireland will win the championship

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

1. They won last year Ireland were in a similar position 12 months ago of needing to win abroad on the final day. They went to Paris – never the easiest of trips – and won a thrilling match to...

Kearney confident Ireland will bounce back

1 decade ago by Lions Rugby

British & Irish Lions full-back Rob Kearney is confident Ireland are putting the disappointment of defeat to Wales behind them as they prepare to face Scotland at Murrayfield this weekend.