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Ford drives England home

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

George Ford brought England's autumn to life with an impressive full debut as Samoa were swept aside 28-9 at Twickenham to end the 2015 World Cup hosts' five-match losing run.

Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Review

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Galwegians maintained their seven-point advantage at the top of Ulster Bank League Division 1B with a strong second half showing as they beat Belfast Harlequins 31-19 at Crowley Park.

O’Connell: We've been here before; Cheika believes Wallabies were 'unlucky'

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland’s first autumn Test series clean sweep for eight years is not sure to be a precursor to success at Rugby World Cup 2015, according to captain Paul O’Connell.

Best: Joe has made us ruthless, that's why we win games

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland hooker Rory Best says Joe Schmidt has brought a ruthlessness to their game that has brought them up a level.

All Blacks snuff out Welsh hopes

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

World champions New Zealand staged a storming second-half display to dash Wales' hopes of claiming a famous victory at the Millennium Stadium.

Schmidt heads to hospital after win

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Head coach Joe Schmidt gritted his teeth through Ireland's 26-23 victory over Australia in Dublin, then headed straight for medical tests suffering suspected appendicitis.

Ireland grind to impressive win

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Ireland fended off a relentless late onslaught to grind past Australia 26-23 despite being outscored three tries to two in Dublin.

Lam impressed by Connacht's demolition of Zebre

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Though the manner of Connacht's 43-3 win over Zebre Rugby was not so emphatic until the dying embers, coach Pat Lam was impressed with his team's game management in tricky conditions at the Sportsground.

Schmidt struggling with suspected appendicitis

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has been taken from Ireland's win over Australia at the Aviva Stadium to be assessed for suspected appendicitis.

Ireland make it a clean sweep in Autumn internationals

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland fended off a relentless late onslaught to grind past Australia 26-23, despite being outscored three tries to two in Dublin.