Ireland v England: George Ford's game is perfect to flat-foot hosts and steal Six Nations victory
1 decade ago by The TelegraphGeorge Ford, at first glance, is not a nose-to-nose rugby player. He is hardly the most musclebound of No10s, and he is not going to dominate the defensive channels. Against Wales, he missed...
Ireland v England: Joe Schmidt's ploys mean George Ford is in for a rough Six Nations ride in Dublin
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJoe Schmidt is one of the finest rugby tacticians on the planet and you can bet he will have a few tricks up his sleeve against England, particularly when it comes to dealing with George Ford. So far...
Ireland v England: Visitors expecting aerial bombardment in Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe forecast is sunny spells in Dublin on Sunday, but England – and their back three especially – know that it will be raining come what may when play begins at the Aviva Stadium. Coming down from...
Ireland call up Wilson and Holland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsForwards Roger Wilson and Billy Holland have been added to the Ireland squad for Sunday's Six Nations match against England in Dublin. Ulster back row Wilson's only full cap was back in 2005...
Ford: Ireland are more than just Sexton
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland's George Ford was full of praise for his Ireland rival Johnny Sexton but has warned his fellow team-mates not to fall into the trap of just targeting the fly-half. It was an approach used...
England fly-half George Ford looking forward to his Ireland homecoming in Six Nations showdown in Dublin
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere are no ghosts for George Ford to fear at Lansdowne Road, no taunts or slights carried on the Dublin Bay winds, only fond memories of friends and formative influences. When Ford returns to...
England's trip to Dublin will give Six Nations lift it needs
1 decade ago by The TelegraphLet us not beat around the bush here. The overall quality of the first two rounds of the RBS Six Nations has hardly been vintage. It is not that the grand old tournament has lost its appeal. ...
England handed boost ahead of Six Nations showdown with Ireland as full-back Mike Brown nears return
1 decade ago by The TelegraphHopes have increased that full-back Mike Brown will be available for selection for England’s crunch RBS Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday next week. Brown was concussed...
Bowe backs Ireland to end England hoodoo
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyIreland are in the thick of an impressive winning run but British & Irish Lion Tommy Bowe is eager to end a different streak when England visit the Aviva Stadium next weekend.
