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Football Soccer Formula 1 Rugby Racing Golf Blogs TennisPublished: March 16, 2014
Ireland’s rise to their second Six Nations title—their first in five years—showed dominance, desire and destruction on their way to the top. Brian O’Driscoll made his final appearance for his country in the 22-20 victory over France to seal the tournament win and make cap number 141 special in many ways. Unbeaten at the Aviva Stadium and with just one loss to England, the tournament...
Published: March 16, 2014
Ireland’s Six Nations title win capped an excellent tournament for Joe Schmidt’s side, as they reclaimed the title for the first time in five years. The luck of the Irish came into fruition during the final round of fixtures, after England’s 52-11 win over Italy and France pushed the table toppers all of the way. At one point, they even thought they had snatched victory. Although...
Published: March 15, 2014
Ireland won the Six Nations title on Saturday after a 22-20 victory over France at the Stade de France. Les Blues had a chance to deny Ireland the title with a win in Paris, but Brian O’Driscoll capped his final Test appearance for the Irish with a title win. Two tries and two conversions from Jonathan Sexton helped the visitors to their second Six Nations win, but the Racing Metro star had...
Published: March 15, 2014
Wales romped to a 51-3 win over Scotland to end their Six Nations campaign unbeaten at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. The visitors had taken an early lead through Greig Laidlaw‘s penalty; however, two tries from George North and six kicks from Dan Biggar helped the side to victory. Full-back Liam Williams deservedly picked up the man-of-the-match award for his display, as the hosts hit...
Published: March 15, 2014
England moved into touching distance of lifting the Six Nations trophy after a 52-11 victory against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico. Stuart Lancaster’s side had to win in Rome to ensure they had a chance of clinching the top spot, with France and Ireland in action in the tournament’s final fixture. Italy struck first as they looked to avoid the wooden spoon, but England had eight kicks from...
Published: March 15, 2014
England take on Italy at Stadio Olimpico looking to build on their Triple Crown success, while the Italians look to avoid yet another wooden spoon. Jacques Brunel’s side have picked up nine last-placed finishes in the tournament’s 14-year history, and will be hoping his men can muster a giant-killing against Stuart Lancaster’s side. However, England are looking to bag the title, sitting...
Published: March 15, 2014
The final match of Six Nations action pits third-placed France against table toppers Ireland, with both teams able to clinch this year’s title. Philippe Saint-Andre’s men can snatch top spot with victory over Ireland, should Stuart Lancaster’s men succumb to a shock failure against Italy. Meanwhile, Joe Schmidt’s side can seal the title themselves by simply beating France, as...
Published: March 14, 2014
The RBS Six Nations may be coming to a close this weekend, but there’s still plenty to play for, with Ireland, England and France all still challenging for top spot. England travel to Stadio Olimpico as they take on bottom-placed Italy, with Stuart Lancaster’s side looking to add a top-of-the-table finish to his team’s Triple Crown victory. Wales host Scotland and France take on Ireland,...
Published: March 12, 2014
England’s Triple Crown win summed up an excellent tournament from Stuart Lancaster’s men against the home nations, but they still have plenty to do if they are to clinch the RBS Six Nations. Level on six points with Ireland and France, the top three all still have a chance to take top spot in this year’s competition, with England’s fellow title chasers facing off in Round 5’s...
Published: March 7, 2014
Ireland take on bottom side Italy in Round 4 of the Six Nations on March 8, knowing victory would put Joe Schmidt’s side within touching distance of the title. The hosts fell to a 13-10 defeat against England last time out, but they will be looking to get back to winning ways and continue their excellent home form at the Aviva Stadium. Italy, though, will still be smarting from their last-minute...