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'They were a little softer than usual'- Dave Kearney unimpressed by French defence

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

There were shades of the buccaneering France of old as they ran in three sumptuous tries against Italy last weekend, but their defence left much to be desired and Ireland winger Dave Kearney believes it...

Ireland must wait on Earls fitness

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Keith Earls could play in Ireland's Six Nations game against France as he continues to recover from a suspected concussion.

Bereft rugby fans will get to see Paul O’Connell this weekend - as a pundit

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The former Ireland and Munster captain will appear on the BBC’s coverage of the game between Ireland and France on Saturday.

Ireland unlikely to call on Leinster front-row pair

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Ireland are unlikely to call on Cian Healy and Mike Ross to shore up their scrum in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash in France, according to Richie Murphy.

Gill to leave Reds after Super Rugby finishes

1 decade ago by Super Rugby

Queensland Super Rugby side the Reds have confirmed that Liam Gill will leave the Union at the end of the Super Rugby season to play in France.

Rugby World Cup 2023 hosting process gathers momentum

1 decade ago by World Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed that France, Ireland, Italy and South Africa have submitted their bid applications by the required deadline.

April steps into Lambie's shoes

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: Garth April will have the chance to impress in the flyhalf position when the Sharks play Toulouse in France on Thursday. 

Barbieri and Buondonno in for Italy

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jacques Brunel has added Robert Barbieri and Andrea Buondonno to the Italy squad for their RBS 6 Nations clash with England this Sunday.

In Pics: Ireland Training At Carton House

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad trained in cold and wet conditions at Carton House today as they tune up for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations round 2 showdown with France.

Italy call up Robert Barbieri and Andrea Buondonno for England clash

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Uncapped Buondonno replaces Odiete in 30-man Six Nations squad• Former Leicester back-row Barbieri comes in for Jacopo SartoItaly have called Robert Barbieri and the uncapped Andrea Buondonno into...