Past Grand Slam glories are memories, we need to be there in the moment - Tommy O'Donnell
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland cannot afford to base their RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam bid on the "past glories" of the 2009 clean sweep, according to Tommy O'Donnell.
Schmidt 'proud as punch' of Irish
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland coach Joe Schmidt proclaimed himself to be really proud of the Irish players for a sterling defensive effort in the final quarter of the Six Nations defending champions' 19-9 win over England on...
Schmidt: Grand Slam talk can wait
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIreland coach Joe Schmidt played down any talk of a potential Grand Slam in the wake of their 19-9 win over England on Sunday. Ireland put in a disciplined and hugely effective showing to see off...
Ireland stifle England out of Grand Slam chase
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumA 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...
Ireland make it 10 in-a-row
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland recorded their 10th consecutive Test win and kept alive their hope of back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. It was an absorbing game. It was a match of limited continuity, little creativity,...
Ireland v England, Six Nations 2015: live
1 decade ago by The Telegraph- The two teams rated - head to head - Win in Dublin, and the grand slam will be in England's grasp - Why Ireland are far more than kick-chasers - Will Greenwood: Ford holds the key for England - Austin...
Six Nations 2015: Joe Schmidt so close to capturing special win for Ireland against England in Dublin
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Ruaidhri O'Connor – 28 February 2015The coach is not one for hyperbole but even he couldn't resist giving the visit of England top billing. Over the course of...
Preview & key stats: Ireland v England (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJordi Murphy replaces the injured Jamie Heaslip at number eight in Ireland's sole change to the starting XV to face England. Tommy O'Donnell and Eoin Reddan replace Murphy and Isaac Boss respectively...
Schmidt keeps faith in McGrath despite Healy return
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumJack McGrath has held off the challenge of fit-again British & Irish Lion Cian Healy to start Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam eliminator with England. Leinster back-rower Jordi Murphy has slotted...
Murphy inclusion only Ireland change
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJordi Murphy's inclusion in place of Jamie Heaslip is Ireland's only change from the win over France for Sunday's big Six Nations game against England. Number eight Heaslip is ruled out...
