Fragile England dreamy & nightmarish
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSir Clive Woodward, as so often, had a catchy acronym for it: T-CUP. Unlike some of his footballing equivalents, the former England coach was not throwing them against dressing-room walls. ...
England v Scotland: Will Greenwood's post-match IBM TryTracker rugby Q&A
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFollow the match with IBM TryTracker The Red Rose 2003 World Cup winner Will Greenwood answers your #AskGreens questions following England's 25-13 win over Scotland on Saturday. Greens discusses...
Schmidt rues slow start
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was left ruing a slow start which saw Wales gain vital ground on their way to a 23-16 RBS 6 Nations win in Cardiff. Irish indiscipline allowed Leigh Halfpenny to kick...
Lancaster: We must sharpen up
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Stuart Lancaster admits his England players must simply be more clinical and ruthless against France if they are to capture the Six Nations title at Twickenham. The head coach was left with mixed emotions...
Les Bleus struggling to find their sparkle
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFRANCE continue not so much to tinker as to fidget. They played without sparkle against Scotland even in victory, and certainly in defeat to Ireland and Wales. They then cleared the air behind closed doors...
England v Scotland: Familiar feeling of misery for men in blue
1 decade ago by The TelegraphGeoff Cross, the Scotland prop, has promised to shave off his mighty beard at the end of this month. Just as well no one suggested he wait until his side claim a victory at Twickenham. The way things...
England head coach Stuart Lancaster admits frustration ahead of Six Nations finale against France
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, admitted his frustration at his side not scoring more points in beating Scotland 25-13 at Twickenham. With Wales having beaten Ireland, the title is likely...
Far from vintage France forced to fight for scraps against Italy
1 decade ago by The GuardianUnimpressive in the Six Nations, France have made eight changes for their meeting with Italy, who will be unforgiving in Rome – especially up front• France lose to Ireland and Wales• France 15-8...
Dusautoir promises French drive
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France captain Thierry Dusautoir said the struggling Six Nations giants will be doubly determined when they face Italy on Sunday looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat in Rome. Calls for the head...
We must be more clinical - Lancaster
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland must be more ruthless in order to beat France and win the Six Nations, head coach Stuart Lancaster says. His team wasted several excellent opportunities in the first half against Scotland...
