by Keiron | Mar 6, 2004 | General, Irish Rugby, Six Nations
England suffered their first home loss since 1999 as Ireland stunned the world champions at Twickenham. The home side scored the only try of the first half through Matt Dawson but four penalties from Ronan O’Gara gave Ireland a 12-10 lead at the break. Full-back...
by Keiron | Mar 6, 2004 | Irish Rugby, Six Nations
In the Red Corner. England: World Champions and Grand Slam holders, unbeaten and unbeatable in twenty two games; unbeaten by Ireland at Twickenham since ’94; favourites to win this season’s RBS Six Nations championship; supplier of the coach to the 2005...
by Keiron | Feb 21, 2004 | Irish Rugby, Six Nations
Ireland ignited their own Six Nations campaign as the Welsh revival came to an abrupt halt in Dublin. The anticipated close contest never materialised as the Irish blitzed the visitors by six tries to two. Shane Byrne and Brian O’Driscoll both grabbed a brace,...
by Keiron | Feb 14, 2004 | Irish Rugby, Six Nations
France cruised to a comfortable win against Ireland in the RBS Six Nations. The Irish were only 11-10 down five minutes into the second half but France then produced a devastating 14-point burst to stretch clear. Vincent Clerc, Pascal Pape, Yannick Jauzion and...
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