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Tony Ward: Kidney must call time on O’Callaghan and D’Arcy
WE weren't just beaten at Twickenham, we were obliterated. This was as comprehensive a mauling as Ireland have suffered for some considerable time.
Hugh Farrelly: Ireland must copy the Welsh model and sacrifice Heineken Cup success
THE Dragons used to be a joke on the Celtic League circuit. Never the most athletic of sides, they would waddle onto the RDS, Musgrave Park or Ravenhill, with bright yellow jerseys bulging over their bellies, ripe for another stuffing.
George Hook: IRFU must go to school in bid to solve prop problems
Dean Richards made his debut at Twickenham in 1986 and scored two tries from No 8 against an Ireland side that back-peddled 20 metres in the scrum.
Hugh Farrelly: Scrum farce symptom of wider failing
ANYONE with a vested interest in Irish rugby who is still against the IRFU's player succession strategy should take a long look at the video of this demoralising St Patrick's Day massacre at Twickenham.
David Kelly: Kidney needs to produce statement of intent
AT times last Saturday, it looked as if the Celtic Tiger had returned with a vengeance, as thousands of green-clad supporters thronged Twickenham's imposing stadium.
Tony Ward: Save the talk for the pitch
Around this time every second year I relate a tale from my maiden trip to Twickenham as a player. It was in 1978 at the end of a similar St Patrick's Day/Cheltenham build-up to a match which, for reasons many and varied, carries such emotion for those of a green persuasion.
Hugh Farrelly: Mighty effort required to put brakes on Lancaster's rising stock
THE match that defines a season. Regardless of finishing positions in the championship, the stakes are incredibly high when England take on Ireland in Twickenham this evening (5.0) with the progress of both coaches to be quantified by the result.
Hugh Farrelly: Admit it -- this England team is hard to hate
ENGLISH arrogance is a phrase we are constantly bombarded with but, while it is not the most popular thing for an Irish person to admit, England has plenty to be arrogant about.
Hugh Farrelly: Richards starting over on a blank canvas
DEAN RICHARDS had a superb playing career for Leicester and England, incorporating two league titles, 48 caps, three World Cups and six Tests for the Lions. When he moved into management with the Tigers, Richards landed back-to-back Heineken Cups and four English Premierships in a row, making him the most decorated coach in England to this day.
Hugh Farrelly: Better homework and focus gives Ireland a chance of passing English test with honours
AFTER a gruelling few weeks, Ireland face their final exam this weekend and while they have done well with English in recent years, the questions have suddenly become a lot harder.
Six Nations Latest Results
Saturday March 17th
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30 - 9
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16 - 9
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13 - 6
Sunday March 11th
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22 - 24
Six Nations Top Scorers
| Player | Team | T | C | P | D | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Halfpenny | Wales | 2 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 66 |
| O. Farrell | Eng | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 63 |
| J. Sexton | Ire | 0 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 56 |
| G. Laidlaw | Scot | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 33 |
| M. Parra | Fra | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 25 |
| T. Bowe | Ire | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| W. Fofana | Fra | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| K. Burton | Ita | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 19 |
| D. Yachvili | Fra | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| A. Cuthbert | Wales | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
T: Trys, C: Conversions, P: Penalties,
D: Drop Goals,
PTS: Points
