FRANCE KEPT their cool to achieve victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, but coach Marc Lièvremont admitted that he experienced “moments of absolute panic” as they fought to…

So near but yet so far for Ireland as they battled back from 25-15 down but couldn’t quite land the killer punch at the death, writes Rugby World writer Katie…

Ireland downbeat after defeat by France

IT WAS doom and gloom all round from Ireland coach Declan Kidney and his skipper Brian O’Driscoll after their 25-22 defeat to France at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Ireland came oh…

Ireland 22 France 25 – video highlights

FRANCE BROKE Irish hearts with their three-point win in the RBS 6 Nations, ruining their chances of a second Grand Slam in three years. A single try from Maxime Medard and…

England 59 Italy 13 – The Rugby World Verdict

By Rugby World editor, Paul Morgan ENGLAND ARE starting to rumble back to their 2000 or 2001 levels, boosted by the new law interpretations which are suiting them down to…

Martin Johnson the joker, says Tindall

CHRIS ASHTON became the butt of a joke from England manager Martin Johnson once they had despatched Italy with eight tries at Twickenham. Ashton defied Johnson’s orders by swallow diving…

Scotland 6 Wales 24 – the video highlights

Wales roared back into the RBS 6 Nations title race with a stunning, against-the-odds victory over Scotland at Murrayfield. Click below to see how two tries from Shane Williams and…

England 59 Italy 13 – the video highlights

England recorded their biggest win in the Six Nations since their 80-23 demolition of Italy in 2001 and their biggest win in any Test since they crushed Wales 62-5 in…