Scotland’s Six Nations winless streak hands Vern Cotter grim prospects | Robert Kitson
1 decade ago by The GuardianMurrayfield home support left aghast over what happened to slick, smart team who almost reached World Cup quarter-finals. And now Wales awaitRepainting the Forth Road Bridge is supposed to be the ultimate...
Ireland women get Six Nations campaign off to a flyer
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFirst-half tries from Sene Naoupu and Sophie Spence set the foundations at Donnybrook yesterday afternoon, as Ireland kick-started the defence of their RBS Women’s Six Nations crown with an accomplished...
Waratahs beat Brumbies in Super Rugby trial
1 decade ago by Super RugbyNew South Wales Super Rugby team the Waratahs fought their way back to beat the Brumbies 21-17 in a Super Rugby pre-season trial at McDonald's Park in Wagga Wagga.
Six Nations: Ireland vs Wales preview
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIreland kick off their defence of the Six Nations title against Wales this Sunday at 3pm local time. It will be a very tough tournament for the Irish team, with injuries to several of the first XV, along...
Ireland looking to test out Wales' scrum in Six Nations opener
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland will heap the pressure on Wales’ rookie loosehead Rob Evans, to see if his scrummaging discipline “turns the other way” on Sunday, according to Greg Feek.
Rob Evans' scrum examination and Sexton's gameplan - Five talking points ahead of Six Nations clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland will start the defence of their RBS 6 Nations crown by hosting Warren Gatland's Wales in Dublin on Sunday.
‘If Wales play well they should win’ – Welsh media bullish ahead of Dublin date
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWith Joe Schmidt and the bookmakers not expecting Ireland to retain the Six Nations, it should come as little surprise that Wales travel in expectation as much as hope this weekend.
The referee who nearly caused a Lansdowne riot
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland and Wales have had their fair share of controversies in recent years - from "ballboy-gate" to Gatland grenades and even this week both coaches have heaped pressure on the match referee ahead of...
Joe Schmidt turns up heat on referee Jerome Garces
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt has turned up the heat on French referee Jerome Garces ahead of tomorrow's opening Six Nations game against a Wales side who "complicate" matters when it comes to officiating, according to...
Friday Wrap-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugbyu20's 6 NationsIreland 24-35 WalesIreland fought hard from beginning to end but were always second to a more experienced Wales team lead by superb out-half, Daniel Jones. The Welsh were just that bit more...
