‘A Strong Start Is Key For Us’ – Easterby
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland defence coach Simon Easterby is expecting the team to face a highly-motivated Wales in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations Championship this afternoon. Under the stewardship of Wayne...
Ireland star Caelan Doris set to travel to the UK to visit specialist amid concussion issues
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland number eight Caelan Doris will travel to Birmingham this week to see a neurologist for his ongoing issues around concussion, it is understood.
Ireland's back row have a lot to prove - and 80 minutes to prove it
5 years ago by Irish IndependentOn March 20, 1982 Ireland played France in the Parc des Princes for the Grand Slam. Ireland had won the Triple Crown by beating Scotland 21-12 on February 20. The prize of the first Grand Slam since 1948...
'It might have kicked things off' - How a chat with Wales head coach Wayne Pivac changed Tadhg Beirne's career
5 years ago by Irish IndependentShortly before Paul O'Connell hooked up with the Ireland squad as new forwards' coach a couple of weeks ago, he gave Tadhg Beirne a shout. As players, they travelled in different time zones, crossing over...
Jones ready for Ireland after 'seamless' recovery
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he has had "a pretty seamless" recovery from injury ahead of his comeback in Sunday's Six Nations clash against Ireland.
Ireland Captain’s Run In Cardiff
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad completed their Captain’s Run at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday afternoon, as Andy Farrell‘s men finalised preparations for the Guinness Six Nations showdown...
Ireland Captain’s Run In Cardiff
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad completed their Captain’s Run at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday afternoon, as Andy Farrell‘s men finalised preparations for the Guinness Six Nations showdown...
Antoine Dupont stars in France's 10-50 victory over Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont turned in a star performance as France cruised to an emphatic 50-10 victory over Italy in their Six Nations opener. France made light work of Italy to...
Head-To-Head: Ireland v Wales
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA statistical preview of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations first round match between Ireland and Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 3pm). 2021 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: Sunday,...
