WATCH: All 41 phases leading up to Sexton's ICONIC 45-metre drop goal vs France
5 years ago by Rugby DumpThree years have passed since Ireland legend Johnny Sexton scored one of the most dramatic drop goals in history to beat France in Paris in the opening round of the Six Nations.
Prepare for chaos: Fabien Galthié's favourites set Irish alarm bells ringing
5 years ago by The GuardianConfident France, led by the ebullient Antoine Dupont, pose a daunting challenge for Andy Farrell’s injury-hit side Ireland have never started a Six Nations campaign with back-to-back defeats and if...
Courtney Lawes wants England to use fear factor and 'fly in' against Italy
5 years ago by The GuardianFlanker urges side to not take Italians for granted in Six NationsAfter Scotland defeat, Lawes says: ‘We have to be on our toes’Courtney Lawes called on England to embrace the fear factor to get their...
Evolution v Revolution - Ireland and France taking two very different approaches to the 2023 World Cup
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThree years ago, the Ireland U-20s were led a merry dance in their Six Nations opener by a young out-half by the name of Romain Ntamack. Although it was Ntamack’s second season lighting up the tournament,...
Andy Farrell slams French medics but insists Ireland are focused
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAndy Farrell says the unusual build-up to tomorrow’s clash with France will not distract from his team’s efforts.
Less X factor and more solid basics will be our minimum requirement against France
5 years ago by Irish IndependentRewind to the final day of October last year and to a BBC studio in Salford. John Inverdale, Martin Johnson and Paul O’Connell are reviewing Ireland’s last game of the 2020 Six Nations against France...
Six Nations: Our experts give their verdict - and they don't have much hope for Ireland
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAhead of Ireland's crunch Six Nations clash against France on Sunday, our team of experts give their predictions.
Six Nations 2021: Ireland v France preview, team news & key stats
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsTeam news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's Six Nations match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium.
Six Nations: Ireland vs France talking points
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyIreland will try to put last weekend's defeat to Wales behind them when they face an in-form France in Dublin on Sunday.
‘One Man’s Loss Is Another Man’s Opportunity’ – Farrell
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsInjury may have forced his hand for Sunday’s eagerly-awaited Guinness Six Nations match against France, but Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has expressed his confidence in the matchday 23 he has...
