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26 Jun 07 | "Has England's decline been caused by these ludicrous, ego-massaging lycra shirts?" 14 Mar 09 | But after Lee Byrne departed with an ankle injury, Henson switching to full-back to accommodate Jamie Roberts, Denis Leamy held on too long in a tackle on Martyn Williams at the back of a line-out and Stephen Jones kicked the 33rd-minute penalty. see also
Thanks for joining us, we'll be back in two weeks for France's trip to London. Ireland (0) 17 Try: Bowe, O'Driscoll Cons: O'Gara 2 Drop-goal: O'Gara. Rugby Union "Jeremy Guscott, Keith Wood and Jonathan Edwards are getting proper stuck in to the dire display.
The Grand Slam chasers were happy to kick for touch in the belief they could successfully attack Wales' line-out. Six Nations 2007: Ireland 43 - 13 England Ashton's sorrowful England players were out-talented by a physical Irish team who deserved their monumental victory at Croke Park. Wing Williams slipped to end one attack, but after Phillips's thunderous charge through the Welsh defence, Jones dropped the goal that put his side back into the lead. 27 Oct 08 | Welsh O'Gara replied moments later after his opposite number kicked out on the full to give Ireland the attacking platform. That gave Ireland the platform and territory their forwards craved and after a series of close-quarter drives, O'Driscoll's good leg strength and body angle was enough for him to claim the score.
The 2009 Ashes series was that year's edition of the long-standing and storied cricket rivalry between England and Australia, and was part of the Australian cricket tour of England in 2009.Starting on 8 July 2009, England and Australia played five Tests, with England winning the series 2–1.England thus reclaimed The Ashes from Australia, who had won the previous series in 2006–07. Rugby Union 20 Mar 10 | And that is when the drama truly unfolded. If England concede early points they will find it very difficult to chase the game but if they can hold the score to parity or better approaching half-time they will have nullified much of Ireland's formidable home advantage.
The hosts, needing to win by 13 points to retain their title, planned to target O'Gara from the off, but skipper Ryan Jones set a bad example with a trip on the fly-half in the first minute.Ireland lock Donncha O'Callaghan objected to Jones's actions and a minor tussle between the players earned an early warning from English referee Wayne Barnes, but O'Gara failed with the long-range penalty attempt.
O'Gara kicked the ball out on the full twice, perhaps indicating the early attention Wales paid to him was paying dividends.Lock Paul O'Connell led the way as Ireland stole home line-out ball on successive occasions and as both sides belied the occasion to vary their attacking play, that advantage boosted the visitors' confidence.
28 Feb 09 | "So far England have contained the Irish threat and the hosts are not getting the ball out as quickly as they would like. But... oh Toby! Wales They are on the money though; this game is there for the taking and the second half is effectively like a new start. Welsh 15 Oct 03 |
related internet links: 2009 Six Nations. Wales held firm in defence, Mark Jones's tackle on Ireland captain O'Driscoll forcing him to knock-on in a passage of play that led referee Barnes to warn both captains about off-the-ball incidents. French television match official Romain Poite had to make that decision in the 44th minute, but two minutes later Bowe claimed O'Gara's chip and raced away from the pursuing Shane Williams to score under the posts. But Ronan O'Gara's drop-goal regained the lead with two minutes left, and Jones's last-gasp penalty fell short. Rugby Union 08 Feb 09 | Rugby Union Flood kicks it right into Rob Kearney's hands and Ireland are back on the attack again.
TOM FORDYCE BLOG E-mail this to a friend Printable version Wales 23-15 England Wales: (9) 23 ... have an equally tricky trip to Ireland but will travel with greater confidence after a much-improved performance. Rugby Union One Day Internationals - Scorecard: 2009 Ireland v England - 1st ODI - 27th August, 2009 - Civil Service Cricket Club