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Ireland Squad Update Ahead of Second Six Nations Mini Camp

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland coaching group will retain a 23 man panel for the two day mini-camp on Thursday and Friday this week at the IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sports Ireland Campus. The squad dispersed upon...

Officials somehow overrule seemingly clear Iain Henderson grounding

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Ireland had no trouble with Italy in their Six Nations encounter on Saturday, beating the hosts 48-10 at Stadio Olimpico. There was some drama early on, however, after Iain Henderson was denied a very...

Watch: Italy v Ireland Extended Highlights

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Six tries, a bonus point in the bag and two new caps in Craig Casey and Ryan Baird, check out the extended Guinness Six Nations highlights from Ireland’s trip to Rome on Saturday. The post Watch:...

Penny Shines As Six-Try Leinster Wear Down Warriors

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Scott Penny picked up two more tries in a player-of-the-match performance as Leinster stayed on course for the Guinness PRO14 final with a 40-21 bonus point win over Glasgow Warriors. One of the key moments...

WATCH: Hilarious try fail has Samoan commentators in stitches

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

During this weekend’s Marist 33rd International Sevens tournament in Samoa the Faleolo Jets number 10 produced one of the most embarrassing try fails you’re ever likely to see.

Casey Determined To ‘Push On’ After Earning First Cap

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Having enjoyed his first taste of senior international rugby at the tender age of 21, Craig Casey is hungry for more opportunities in an Ireland jersey. After missing out on a debut against France when...

Sexton: How Clinical We Were At Times Was Very Pleasing

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Jonathan Sexton hailed the performance of Leinster team-mate Robbie Henshaw in the aftermath of Ireland’s 48-10 bonus point victory over Italy in the Guinness Six Nations. Building on industrious...

Farrell Praises Henshaw And Debutant Duo Following Bonus Point Win

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

They made be at very different stages of their international careers, but Craig Casey, Ryan Baird and Robbie Henshaw were at the forefront of Andy Farrell’s mind during his post-match press conference...

‘It’s A Step In The Right Direction For Us’ – Gibson-Park

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following the disappointment of losses to Wales and France in the opening two rounds of the Guinness Six Nations, Jamison Gibson-Park was delighted to see Ireland return to winning ways against Italy yesterday....

WATCH: All FIVE Maro Itoje penalties against Wales in Six Nations clash

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

England lock Maro Itoje conceded five of his side's 14 penalties against Wales in Saturday’s Six Nations showdown in Cardiff.