The Blues' creative inspiration Laulala then received the ball just outside the Connacht 22 and ripped their defence apart with a sublime piece of skill.

BBC: Magners League: Blues 22-6 Connacht

EU's 15 (soon to be over 20) governments and interested others, with their defence ministries and armed forces, will take skill and lots of practice.

ECONOMIST: In defence of Europe

He honed his skills as a defence lawyer but as his reputation spread for his skill in cross-examination and handling juries, he began to be offered libel work, where the big money is made.

ECONOMIST: Gareth Williams

Tuesday morning: morning skill session then in the afternoon attack and defence session.

BBC: Richie Gray's Six Nations Diary

Noon showed great skill in chipping the ball over the onrushing Irish defence as he made inroads down the right touchline while Tait, back on for Sackey, was also a thorn.

BBC: England 33-10 Ireland

He distinguished himself in defence by clearing Porto substitute Cristian Rodriguez's header off the line, then unveiled a moment of supreme skill to wrap up Arsenal's win after 63 minutes.

BBC: Arsenal 5-0 Porto (6-2)