Crash-ball tactics exposed players to injury and fatigue
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland, by beating Scotland 35-25 on Saturday, cleared the coach's low bar of being third in the Six Nations Championship, but managed to do so without beating England, France or Wales. It had all the...
Hat-trick heroine Miller turns focus to Rio push
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAt times it was like watching a training session, although that may be doing a disservice to the intensity of an Irish session, but the reality was, the level of opposition that Scotland provided was worryingly...
Ireland and Scotland end frustrating championship on subdued note
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland captain Rory Best reflects on frustrating tournament• Fourth-place Scotland end Six Nations with highest ever points totalIt may have been a battle for mid-table obscurity but, as so often...
Scottish strides checked by Irish power
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland's superior muscle underlines the work for Scotland to do following a heartening Six Nations, writes Tom English.
WATCH - Johnny Sexton: 'I'm going to meet my new baby girl tomorrow'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere was a last day of school vibe during yesterday's Six Nations finale between Ireland and Scotland, with players attacking from all areas of the pitch - and attacking each other too.
Scots hungry for improvement - McInally
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHooker Stuart McInally acknowledges Scotland have improved but still have a "long way to go" before they can win titles.
Ireland Women v Scotland Women Live Stream
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women's team end their Women's RBS 6 Nations run against Scotland at Donnybrook at 1pm today. Watch the match live right here on Irish Rugby TV.
Fast-finishing Celts serve up another feast on final day of Six Nations | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianWith Wales ruthlessly putting Italy to the sword and Stuart Hogg’s try opening the floodgates in Dublin, the Celtic nations demonstrated they can play on the final day of the tournament. Why not do it...
Schmidt happy with campaign as Ireland end on a high note
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland completed their Six Nations campaign yesterday with a 10-point win over Scotland to leave Joe Schmidt's side with a mid-table finish. On a day when England secured their first Grand Slam since...
Devin adds the cream to the day as Ireland beat the Scots
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWe’ve been spoiled for the last two winning years — so a ‘do or die battle’ with Scotland for third place in the Six Nations didn’t really cut the mustard.
