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Dickinson rages at ref

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

01 March 2015Scotland slumped to their third defeat of this year's RBS 6 Nations after going down 22-19 to Italy, leaving them staring at the ignominy of a fourth wooden spoon in 11 years. But...

Ireland v England: five things we learnt

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

The penalty count buried England all afternoon with 13 penalties going against them to Ireland’s 8 denying England the chance to gather their composure. Ireland could have, and maybe should have...

Schmidt hails his half-backs after seeing off England

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt singled out his half-back pairing of Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton for special praise after beating England in a crunch RBS 6 Nations clash in Dublin.

Dickinson critical of referee

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson has criticised George Clancy following the Irish referee's performance in Saturday's Six Nations game at Murrayfield.

Lancaster: England left it far too late

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Stuart Lancaster admitted his side had paid the price for a slow start as their hopes of a first Grand Slam since 2003 were ended by defending RBS 6 Nations champions Ireland in Dublin.

Ireland v England match report: Stuart Lancaster's Grand Slam dream in tatters

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

Ireland landed a decisive blow in the RBS Six Nations Championship and ended England’s hopes of a Grand Slam ahead of hosting the World Cup with a comprehensive victory at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. ...

Ireland stifle England out of Grand Slam chase

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

A Robbie Henshaw try and a nerveless kicking performance from Jonny Sexton ensured Ireland kicked England's Grand Slam aspirations into touch in Dublin. Sexton slotted three penalties in a tight first...

Henshaw keeps Ireland's unbeaten run going

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Robbie Henshaw's second-half try proved the difference as Ireland claimed an impressive victory over England to remain unbeaten in this year's RBS 6 Nations.

Scotland women 8-31 Italy women

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Scotland scored their first try of the Women's Six Nations but still slumped to defeat to Italy at Broadwood. A Maria Magatti hat-trick and tries from Veronica Schiavon and Michela Sillari consigned...

Kellock convinced Glasgow Warriors can still win GUINNESS PRO12

1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors news

Alastair Kellock declared that his Glasgow Warriors side still have what it takes to win the GUINNESS PRO12 title, despite suffering defeat to Munster at Irish Independent Park.