Billy Burns’ costly late error is a harsh reminder of Ireland’s problems at 10
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAs Johnny Sexton gingerly sat himself down to conduct his virtual media duties, the battered and bruised veteran captain perfectly embodied Ireland’s worrying out-half situation.
The insanity of Irish rugby making the same old mistakes
5 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen will we ever learn? For some time Ireland have laboured under the delusion that Wales belong to a much lower order of rugby civilisation. The Welsh are just there to be pitied while the mighty men...
Just when Ireland needed their leaders to control the game, they made costly error after costly error
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland lost leaders at key stages of this bizarre, enthralling and brutal match, but they suffered defeat because their senior men made bad errors at the worst possible time.
Ultimate Rugby's Six Nations Player Of Round One | Antoine Dupont
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening weekend of the Six Nations did not disappoint as we saw a French side in full flight, an upset at Twickenham and drama in Cardiff. France made light work of Italy to open...
Six Nations: Ireland did what we thought they would - Wales coach Pivac
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsTriumphant Wales coach Wayne Pivac says Ireland did as they expected in their Six Nations opener.
‘I Fully Back This Group To Bounce Back’ – Sexton
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDespite suffering a frustrating 21-16 defeat to Wales in their Guinness Six Nations opener, captain Jonathan Sexton expressed his pride at the way Ireland performed in the face of adversity. The first-quarter...
‘I Fully Back This Group To Bounce Back’ – Sexton
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDespite suffering a frustrating 21-16 defeat to Wales in their Guinness Six Nations opener, captain Jonathan Sexton expressed his pride at the way Ireland performed in the face of adversity. The first-quarter...
Van Der Flier Takes Positives As Ireland Build For ‘Big Performance’ At Home
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJosh van der Flier says Ireland need to bounce back quickly from their loss away to Wales if they want to keep their Guinness Six Nations title hopes alive. Following today’s 21-16 first round defeat...
Van Der Flier Takes Positives As Ireland Build For ‘Big Performance’ At Home
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJosh van der Flier says Ireland need to bounce back quickly from their loss away to Wales if they want to keep their Guinness Six Nations title hopes alive. Following today’s 21-16 first round defeat...
Wales v Ireland - HIGHLIGHTS | Second Half Comeback & Late Drama! | 2021 Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales held on for a hard fought 21-16 home win over 14 man Ireland in the opening round of the Six Nations. Leigh Halfpenny opened the scoring for Wales with a penalty 5 minutes in to lead 3-0. The pivotal...
