Wales salvage pride in refusal to lie down
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWith the score at 25-7, it couldn't have been much worse for Wales. They had been struggling - couldn't hang on to a pass, had conceded a try and had had to stand around while their captain was placed...
England women’s Ceri Large shines to help maintain grand slam hunt
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England 20-13 Wales• England’s women make it four wins from four Six Nations gamesEngland’s women made it four wins from four Six Nations games, and a win in France on Friday would complete their...
Forget North controversy, Wales were own worst enemy
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumForget North controversy, Wales were own worst enemy
England 25-21 Wales: how the Six Nations players at Twickenham rated
1 decade ago by The GuardianMaro Itoje and Billy Vunipola earn highest marks for England; Alun Wyn Jones stands out among a generally disappointing Wales team15 Mike Brown 6/10 The full-back’s try broke Irish resistance a fortnight...
Panic again, but this time England win
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIt was a Wales fightback to stir horrible memories for England of their World Cup loss - but the Grand Slam is still on, writes Tom Fordyce.
Maro Itoje thrills England supporters with his skill and composure | Andy Bull
1 decade ago by The GuardianEddie Jones likened Itoje to a Vauxhall Viva before the Six Nations started, but after his performance against Wales the coach upgraded him to a BMWIn between everything else Eddie Jones has been doing,...
England women maintain 100% record
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland beat Wales 20-13 at Twickenham Stoop for their fourth win out of four in the Women's Six Nations.
6 Nations Saturday Wrap-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother great day of rugby in the 6 Nations as Ireland and England both picked up wins, with 15 tries scored between the 2 matches.Ireland 58-15 ItalyIn the first game of the day Ireland brushed aside...
Sport picture of the day: Where's Billy?
1 decade ago by The GuardianBilly Vunipola gets lost in a maul of Welsh players as England beat Wales 25-21 at Twickenham to claim the triple crown. England will meet France in Paris next weekend where a win will seal the grand slam...
Jones sets sights on Paris Grand Slam after Wales triumph
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsEddie Jones declared his England charges ready to claim the Grand Slam in Paris after watching them hold off a resurgent Wales side at Twickenham.
