Ireland hang on against France to stay on track for title defence
9 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland are well placed overall following their 18-11 Six Nations win over France in Dublin on Saturday. Their ninth successive Test victory is their second tournament win, placing them in good stead...
New ferocity drags innocents into the blood-spilling
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIT should have been an intriguing tale of who came back and who came on. It should have been a story of contrasts between the reassuring return of Jonathan Sexton and Seán O'Brien from injury to start...
Comment: New ferocity in rugby drags innocents into the blood-spilling
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIT should have been an intriguing tale of who came back and who came on. It should have been a story of contrasts between the reassuring return of Jonathan Sexton and Seán O'Brien from injury to start...
Sexton 'fine' after Ireland victory
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton said he had suffered no ill-effects despite needing stitches following another bang to his head in Ireland's Six Nations win over France. Sexton was named man of the match after...
Ireland keep championship hopes kicking
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumA week after defeating Scotland solely through the boot of Camille Lopez, France were made to taste their own medicine as Jonny Sexton helped Ireland to victory in Dublin. The reigning Six Nations...
Ireland hold on for crucial win
9 years ago by Rugby 365Ireland held on in the face of a fierce French comeback to claim an important 18-11 Six Nations win in Dublin on Saturday. The French scored the only try of the match, as the surged back into the contest...
Ireland v France, Six Nations 2015: live
9 years ago by The Telegraph- Sexton back into firing line against France - England v Italy: live - Wales left with headache as Lee ruled out for Scotland test - Scotland have been reborn under Vern Cotter - Robshaw becomes...
Ireland 18 France 11, Six Nations 2015 match report: Jonathan Sexton in the wars but influence proves decisive
9 years ago by The TelegraphJonathan Sexton knew that he was in for a rough ride. France promised as much and they were as good as their word, leaving the Ireland fly-half with a few stitches and a black eye, but even a...
Saturday Round-Up
1 decade agoTough break for Te’o: Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor has been dealt yet another injury blow this season, with news that star off-season signing Ben Te’o broke his arm on his debut appearance last...
Taofifenua suspended for three weeks
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Toulon second row forward, Romain Taofifenua, has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in Dublin on Thursday.
