Event: 2002 Six Nations

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Reality bites but Paulie’s influence can still be ‘unreal’

’I wondered if we would have won if Paulie had been on the field. I know the same thought crossed other players’ minds. As captain he would have been barking at us, making sure fellas didn’t take the soft option.’

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Paul O’Connell always puts team-mates first, says Munster boss Anthony Foley

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Henry: I know the pressure on Wales

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England humiliate Wales in World Cup warm-up

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Betsen: Les Bleus wary of suffering England backlash

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Ford takes top Saracens job

O'Connell faces citing charge

Ireland second-rower Paul O’Connell has been cited for allegedly punching Wales lock Robert Sidoli during the RBS 6 Nations match in Cardiff on Saturday.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2005

Williams’ return to fitness as France ring changes

WALES have been given a major boost ahead of their opening Six Nations clash against world champions England with former skipper Martyn Williams declared fit to start.

Wed, 02 Feb, 2005

Laporte demands true blue potential

FRANCE coach Bernard Laporte has called on his side to realise their true potential against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004

Hansen vows to leave Welsh in better shape

STEVE HANSEN believes he will leave Welsh rugby in better shape than he came to it 18 months ago, but insisted the hard work must continue to make them a force to be reckoned with again.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2003

Hansen to retire next year

Steve Hansen today confirmed his reign as Wales coach will end when his contract runs out after the forthcoming Six Nations campaign.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2003

French happy to avoid spotlight

France remain largely ignored as they tip-toe towards their third World Cup Final – and that is just the way Tony Marsh likes it.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2003

Gleeson back on familiar territory

THE early stages of the World Cup will be home-from-home for Ireland flanker Keith Gleeson.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2003

Gleeson puts business before pleasure

The early stages of the World Cup will be home from home for Ireland flanker Keith Gleeson.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2003

Rivals Wilkinson, Hodgson now part of midfield dream team

ENGLAND boss Clive Woodward last night revealed a fascinating glimpse into his World Cup thinking by selecting flyhalf rivals Jonny Wilkinson and Charlie Hodgson in the same team for next Saturday’s showdown with France.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2003

Six Nations: Wood pleased with Irish progress

Ireland captain Keith Wood believes his side deserve more recognition for their 2002 Six Nations campaign.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2002