Ireland’s Jonny Sexton holds nerve to seal Six Nations draw with Wales
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland 16-16 WalesWe thought this Six Nations might be a tight one, and on a weekend of slender margins the last instalment proved the tightest. So tight, a winner could not be determined. Wales almost...
Match Reaction: Wasps 9 Newcastle Falcons 8
1 decade ago by London WaspsWasps director of rugby Dai Young admits his charges made life difficult for themselves on their way to securing a nail-biting victory over Newcastle Falcons at the Ricoh Arena.
Match Reaction: Wasps 9 Newcastle Falcons 8
1 decade ago by London WaspsWasps director of rugby Dai Young admits his charges made life difficult for themselves on their way to securing a nail-biting victory over Newcastle Falcons at the Ricoh Arena.
Scotland 9-15 England: how the Six Nations players at Murrayfield rated
1 decade ago by The GuardianBilly Vunipola and incoming captain Dylan Hartley stood out in England’s 15-9 victory – although Scotland can take solace from some impressive performances at Murrayfield15 Stuart Hogg 7/10 Still only...
Wasps 9 Newcastle Falcons 8: Jimmy Gopperth beats Andy Goode in battle of the boot at Ricoh Arena
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWasps 9 Newcastle Falcons 8: Jimmy Gopperth slotted over a late penalty to earn lethargic hosts victory at the Ricoh Arena
Premiership round-up: Sale’s Josh Beaumont ends Leicester’s home run
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Leicester 3-10 Sale• Wasps 9-8 NewcastleJosh Beaumont provided a timely reminder of his talents by scoring the winning try in Sale’s 10-3 victory over Leicester at Welford Road as the Tigers’...
Premiership round-up: Sale’s Josh Beaumont ends Leicester’s home run
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Leicester 3-10 Sale• Wasps 9-8 NewcastleJosh Beaumont provided a timely reminder of his talents by scoring the winning try in Sale’s 10-3 victory over Leicester at Welford Road as the Tigers’...
Ben Foden’s last-minute try secures Northampton victory at Harlequins
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Harlequins 23-27 Northampton• Full-back Ben Foden secures Saints’ first win since New Year’s DayBen Foden showed Eddie Jones what he is missing as he scored a last-gasp try to lead Northampton...
France cling on to edge out Italy after Sergio Parisse blows drop goal
1 decade ago by The Guardian• France 23-21 ItalyIt began as a celebration of sorts, marking the safe return of sport to St-Denis and a welcome to the new age of French rugby under Guy Novès, complete with the coach’s promise...
France 23-21 Italy: Six Nations 2016 – as it happened
1 decade ago by The GuardianFrance edge past impressive Italians in ParisSergio Parisse misses last-minute drop-goal 4.17pm GMT Right I can’t hang around long. That was a great opener: Italy far better than anyone expected them...
