England are heading in the right direction
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland's lofty perch on top of the Six Nations is still some way from the global summit. But they should enjoy the view while they can. The ascent has been hard-earned – merited, too – and might...
'We must not peak early' - Lancaster
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland must learn from the mistakes of a traumatic defeat in Cardiff two years ago if they are to clinch a first Six Nations crown since 2011, head coach Stuart Lancaster says. England host...
France may be a dangerous challenge for England in Six Nations decider
1 decade ago by The GuardianThere were times on Saturday when England looked what they are, a young side lacking in experience and maturity to think on their feet• Lancaster unhappy with England despite Six Nations win over Scotland•...
England squander host of chances but still prove too strong for Scotland
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England 25-13 Scotland• Six Nations champions? England, Ireland and Wales must do the maths• Lancaster unhappy despite England’s Six Nations win over Scotland• Scotland fall short in bid to...
George Ford looks the real deal one year on from his England debut
1 decade ago by The GuardianBath fly-half impressed in Six Nations victory against Scotland and seems nailed on to start for Stuart Lancaster in World Cup• England 25-13 Scotland: how the Six Nations players at Twickenham rated•...
England remain a work in progress and will continue to frustrate until they stop wasting chances
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAn uneven, sometimes monotonous, Six Nations championship will now go down to the wire, in a final round that will guarantee excitement and angst. That it is so is due to an almost preternatural defensive...
O'Connell urging Ireland to move on quickly
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyPaul O'Connell insists Ireland will have to look past the disappointment of defeat to Wales very quickly if they are to beat Scotland at Murrayfield next weekend.
Who needs what in Six Nations finale?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales' win against Ireland and England's victory over Scotland means it looks as though there will be a three-way race for the Six Nations title on the final weekend,...
Schmidt prepared for sleepless nights
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumJoe Schmidt has is braced for sleepless nights as he searches for "marginal gains" in the wake of their 23-16 loss to Wales. The Ireland boss has never shied away from his status as a rugby scholar,...
Ben Youngs disappointed by England's wastefulness
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumBen Youngs admits the England should have racked up more points against Scotland and says he hopes the team will not come to count the cost of their wastefulness when they face France next weekend. ...
