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Scotland 9-8 Australia

Scotland's Nick de Luca celebrates at the final whistle after his side's famous victory over Australia at Murrayfield. Photograph: Nigel French/PA. Defence is such an integral and obvious part of rugby that to praise its efficiency on one particular ...

From EDDIE BUTLER, Guardian Unlimited,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: John Barclay (footballer),  Chris Cusiter,  Stephen Moore (footballer),  Matt Giteau,  Drew Mitchell

Prospect of Riki Flutey's return holds hope in gloom of November

England eagerly await the return of Riki Flutey. Photograph: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar November is more often devoted to the funereal rather than the celebratory. The playing surfaces are treacherous and a load of players are crocked ...

From EDDIE BUTLER, Guardian Unlimited,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Riki Flutey,  Warren Gatland,  Martin Johnson,  John Wells,  Steve Borthwick

Scotland earn first win over Australia in 27 years

Australia's Matt Giteau reacts after missing the last-kick conversion which would have meant victory rather than defeat against Scotland. Photograph: David Moir/Reuters Statistics can be fickle little beasties but there is one that normally says ...

From EDDIE BUTLER, Guardian Unlimited,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Chris Cusiter

Matt Giteau will be key man as Australia look to subdue Scotland

Sean Lamont and his brother Rory will help provide plenty of thrust outside the Scottish scrum. Photograph: David Moir/Reuters Since Scotland have not beaten Australia since 1982, they may be a bit surprised to find themselves within the same status ...

From EDDIE BUTLER, Guardian Unlimited,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Sean Lamont,  Ben Alexander,  Benn Robinson,  Stephen Moore (footballer),  Rocky Elsom

The Breakdown: Eddie Butler on England's overly conservative approach

Martin Johnson used to be sin-binned with clockwork regularity as a player. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images If England had been playing at a stadium with an underground point of access for the players and coaches they would have spared themselves ...

From EDDIE BUTLER, Guardian Unlimited,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Martin Johnson,  Brian Smith,  Jonny Wilkinson

Brian O'Driscoll marks his big occasion with a satisfying conclusion | Eddie Butler

Brian O'Driscoll runs through to score a last- minute try for Ireland against Australia. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Draws always seem to be a bit of this and a bit of that, the good mingling with the bad, and leaving nobody either ecstatic or ...

From EDDIE BUTLER, Guardian Unlimited,  15 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Brian O'Driscoll

Brian O'Driscoll reaches Irish century with reputation restored | Eddie Butler

Brian O'Driscoll breaks clear to score a try against France during this year's Six Nations triumph. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images For an even ton, there is something odd about Brian O'Driscoll's 100. It's an Irish century of caps: half a dozen ...

From BRIAN O'DRISCOLL, EDDIE BUTLER, Guardian Unlimited,  14 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Brian O'Driscoll,  Gavin Henson,  John Hayes,  Anthony Foley,  David Wallace

A match made meaningless by a moment to interrupt a siesta | Eddie Butler

The abiding image of England's win over Argentina was Martin Johnson banging his head in the stands. Photograph: Tom Jenkins This was not a game so sterile that not a single germ escaped. Far from it; at half-time the boos were loud, a vile emanation ...

From EDDIE BUTLER, Guardian Unlimited,  14 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Martin Johnson,  Mark Cueto,  Lewis Moody,  Matt Banahan,  Steve Borthwick

Irish fires are burning brighter than ever, says Hickie | Eddie Butler

Denis Hickie believes Ireland are benefiting from the hard work out in over the last decade. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images Since England are not exactly toasting chestnuts on the fires of excitement, and Wales, after all the brouhaha about the ...

From EDDIE BUTLER, Guardian Unlimited,  12 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Denis Hickie,  Ronan O'Gara,  Brian O'Driscoll,  Gordon D'Arcy,  Peter Stringer

Healy replaces Horan for Ireland

Cian Healy will replace the injured Marcus Horan against Australia this Sunday. Photograph: Julien Behal/PA To face Australia Ireland have managed to include a baker's dozen of the team that completed the grand slam in the last Six Nations. The odd two ...

From EDDIE BUTLER, Guardian Unlimited,  11 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Cian Healy,  Marcus Horan,  Paddy Wallace,  Gordon D'Arcy,  John Hayes

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