Ireland and Wales open Six Nations campaigns with a frustrating draw
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIreland and Wales played out a 16-16 draw on Sunday, the first between the two sides in Dublin since 1974. As a result, neither side will be able to compete for a Grand Slam or Triple Crown, but both...
Conor Murray: We can definitely still win the a third Six Nations title in a row
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConor Murray believes injury-hit Ireland have reasserted their RBS 6 Nations title credentials by drawing with Wales.
Six Nations: Perfect start slips out of Ireland's grasp against Wales
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyA late Jonathan Sexton penalty at the Aviva Stadium ensured a first draw between Ireland and Wales since 1974 and, more importantly, saw both unable to kick-off their Six Nations campaign with a win.
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Women 21 Wales Women 3
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women will move on quickly to their next mission - tackling a highly-rated France team in Perpignan next Saturday - after dispatching Wales in impressive fashion at Donnybrook. Irish Rugby...
Six Nations: talking points from the opening weekend
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland can gain confidence from a scrappy win over Scotland, Wales dominated but struggled to break Ireland down, and Italy really should have won at the Stade de FranceEddie Jones’s first victory as...
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Women v Wales Women Post-Match Reaction
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsWe spoke to captain Niamh Briggs, try-scoring centre Sene Naoupu and head coach Tom Tierney following the Ireland Women's 21-3 Six Nations win over Wales at Donnybrook.
Conor Murray: Dark clouds lifted after draw with Wales
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyConor Murray believes injury-hit Ireland have reasserted their RBS 6 Nations title credentials by drawing with Wales.
Haskell toasts hard-earned England win
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJames Haskell admitted he was a relieved man after England overcame a big banana skin in their bid for a first RBS 6 Nations title since 2011 with victory at BT Murrayfield.
6 Nations Highlights: Ireland vs Wales
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRound one of the Six nations was capped by a hard hitting, grueling contest at the Aviva Stadium. After eighty minutes it was stalemate in Dublin. Ireland had a blistering opening thirty minutes with a...
6 Nations Highlights: Scotland vs England
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland get their Championship campaign off to a winning start at Murrayfield. An early try through George Kruis gave them the lead early on. Good line speed and a huge tackle count prevented a Scottish...
