Unlikely heroes given chance to emerge in this must-win game for Ireland
5 years ago by Irish IndependentToday’s match against France is one Ireland must win. There’s no two ways about it.
Keys to victory at the Aviva
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIt is pretty simple. Dupont is playing out of his skin. Even Aaron Smith, the New Zealand scrum-half, is apparently watching the Toulouse man’s highlights reels. Stop Dupont and you stop France. At least...
Guinness Six Nations Preview: Ireland v France
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster’s Iain Henderson takes the captaincy reins for Ireland this afternoon, with Billy Burns, Jamison Gibson-Park and the recalled Rhys Ruddock stepping up for their first Guinness Six Nations...
Scotland Player Ratings v Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales made it back to back wins to open their Six Nations campaign with a thrilling 25-24 away victory over 14 man Scotland in round 2. Leigh Halfpenny and Finn Russell traded...
Louis Rees-Zammit punishes Scotland as Wales go two from two
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLouis Rees-Zammit scored two tries and set up another as Wales claimed a slender victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. Louis Rees-Zammit's excellent second try gave...
Head-To-Head: Ireland v France
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA statistical preview of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations second round game between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 3pm). 2021 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: Sunday, February 14...
Six Nations 2021: Henderson can 'really settle into' Ireland captaincy - Bowe
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Ulster and Ireland wing Tommy Bowe backs Iain Henderson to impress in his first outing as Ireland captain in Sunday's Six Nations encounter with France.
Richie Murphy Looks Ahead To France Showdown
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Skills and Kicking Coach Richie Murphy spoke to Irish Rugby TV following this morning’s Captain’s Run at Aviva Stadium. Andy Farrell‘s side continue their Guinness Six Nations...
Ireland Captain’s Run At Aviva Stadium
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad completed their Captain’s Run at a bitterly cold Aviva Stadium on Saturday morning as Andy Farrell‘s side finalised preparations for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown...
Six Nations 2021: Ireland coach Farrell backs inexperienced duo Burns and Gibson-Park
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland head coach Andy Farrell believes Sunday's Six Nations encounter with France is an important step in the fledgling international careers of Billy Burns and Jamison Gibson-Park.
