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England 13-19 Ireland

by | 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...

Italy 20-14 Scotland

by | Mar 6, 2004 | Six Nations

Scotland look set for the Six Nations wooden spoon after being convincingly outplayed by Italy. Hooker Fabio Ongaro scored Italy’s only try – at the start of the second half – although replays showed he had failed to ground it. Despite that, the...

Scotland 13-35 England

by | Feb 21, 2004 | Six Nations

England secured a second victory in the defence of their Six Nations title over a battling Scotland at Murrayfield. But the world champions failed to find the fluency of their opening win in Italy, despite scoring four tries. Ben Cohen, Iain Balshaw and Josh Lewsey...

France 25-0 Italy

by | Feb 21, 2004 | Six Nations

France coasted to a comfortable victory over Italy in the RBS Six Nations in Paris on Saturday. Number eight Imanol Harinordoquy scored tries either side of half-time, while Pepito Elhorga added a late score. Scrum-half Jean-Baptiste Elissalde and centre Damien...

Ireland 36-15 Wales

by | 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,...