Johnny Sexton to sit out Ireland's Six Nations clash with France
5 years ago by The GuardianFly-half failed stage of return-to-play protocol after head injuryConor Murray, James Ryan and Peter O’Mahony also absentAfter an exchange of words this week with one of his former doctors regarding...
Earls Backs New Duo To Click At Half-Back
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsSunday’s Guinness Six Nations encounter with France at the Aviva Stadium is set to be a landmark one for Ireland winger Keith Earls. Named in an unchanged back-three alongside Leinster duo Hugo Keenan...
Galthie promises France are braced for Ireland battle
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie believes France can be a match for anyone in the Six Nations as they prepare to tackle Ireland this weekend. Fabien Galthie has promised France are prepared for whatever...
Farrell: Depleted Ireland will give it best shot
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyAndy Farrell admits Ireland's squad depth will be severely tested after captain Johnny Sexton was among a host of senior players ruled out of Sunday's must-win Six Nations clash with France.
Thomas benched as France change two for Ireland
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFrance have dropped Teddy Thomas to the bench for Sunday's Six Nations game with Ireland despite his two-try display against Italy.
Craig Casey Named In Ireland 23
5 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsMunster’s Craig Casey is in line to make his Ireland debut this Sunday if sprung from the bench when Ireland face France in round 2 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations Championship (3pm). Conor Murray...
France change two for Dublin Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their 10-50 mauling of Italy, France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to his starting XV to take on Ireland in Dublin. The first of the two changes takes place in the pack...
Sexton, Ryan and Murray ruled out as Ireland name team for France showdown
5 years ago by Irish IndependentJohnny Sexton is unable to lead Ireland against France on Sunday as a result of the brain injury he suffered against Wales last weekend and the blow has been compounded by the loss of Conor Murray who...
Six Nations 2021: Ireland captain Johnny Sexton out of France game as Billy Burns starts
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsJohnny Sexton will miss Ireland's Six Nations game against France because of a head knock as Ulster's Billy Burns is drafted in at fly-half.
Billy Burns at flyhalf while Iain Henderson captains Ireland against France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has named the side that will face France in round 2 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations Championship. There’s a new half-back pairing, a new captain...
