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Ice-cool Farrell puts boot into Ireland as England win in Dublin
By Morgan Cerrone
“Both magnificent and rubbish” was Keith Wood’s very accurate description of a tit-for-tat game in Dublin. Horrendous conditions would prove to save England along with the boot of Farrell who scored all 12 of England’s points. Both teams had a torrid time in the rain but at full time it was Ireland who let the discipline slide most severely and cost them in defending their 10 year winning streak against England on home soil.
Ireland also had injuries to deal with too which saw Zebo and Sexton be forced off the field before half time, fortunately losing players in positions where the Irish bench has a little more depth. England got off to a good start with Farrell immediately settling the nerves of the men in white with a penalty 3 minutes in, to which Ireland responded with pressure punishing England for not being precise enough at the breakdown.
“Both magnificent and rubbish” was Keith Wood’s very accurate description of a tit-for-tat game in Dublin. Horrendous conditions would prove to save England along with the boot of Farrell who scored all 12 of England’s points. Both teams had a torrid time in the rain but at full time it was Ireland who let the discipline slide most severely and cost them in defending their 10 year winning streak against England on home soil.Ireland also had injuries to deal with too which saw Zebo and Sexton be forced off the field before half time, fortunately losing players in positions where the Irish bench has a little more depth. England got off to a good start with Farrell immediately settling the nerves of the men in white with a penalty 3 minutes in, to which Ireland responded with pressure punishing England for not being precise enough at the breakdown.
Six Nations Week One: The Talking Points
The three talking points from Week One of the Six Nations we've chosen to focus on are: England's selection dilemma, the possibility of glory for Ireland and Italy's big win over France.
Wales v Ireland – The Tale of the Two Halves
By Morgan Cerrone
Once again the opening game to the Six Nations has been enthralling with two halves of rugby that couldn’t have been more different. Indeed it marked the beginning of what is looking to be another brilliant Six Nations tournament.
In an interview before kick-off Brian O’Driscoll had said it’s highly like this would be his last Six Nations; but after watching that 80 minutes of rugby fans everywhere will be hoping that isn’t the case.
Once again the opening game to the Six Nations has been enthralling with two halves of rugby that couldn’t have been more different. Indeed it marked the beginning of what is looking to be another brilliant Six Nations tournament.In an interview before kick-off Brian O’Driscoll had said it’s highly like this would be his last Six Nations; but after watching that 80 minutes of rugby fans everywhere will be hoping that isn’t the case.