Ireland try to keep a lid on sky-high expectations


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 03 Mar 2015

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt reacts against France during their Six Nations rugby union match at the Aviva stadium in Dublin February 14, 2015. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said he drew on the boisterous home crowd for inspiration for the first time in a pre-match team talk before his side beat England on Sunday to take control of the Six Nations championship.

The Kiwi coach may now face an even tougher task keeping a lid on expectations following the holders' comprehensive 19-9 victory.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Rugby

Rugby-Familiar foes France and England battle for Six Nations title
Rugby-Australian Super Rugby sides looking for rare edge over New Zealanders
Rugby-Rebels' administrators push rescue deal for embattled Super club
Rugby-Super Rugby appoints soccer executive to be inaugural CEO
Rugby-Wallabies winger Petaia out of Super Rugby with shoulder injury
Rugby-Crusaders CEO dismisses calls to sack Penney
Rugby-England face rematch with South Africa in autumn clashes
Rugby-Hurricanes march on as Auckland give Brumbies the blues
Rugby-Brumbies face test of title ambitions against Blues
Rugby-Parling completes Schmidt's stripped-back Wallabies staff

Others Also Read