10 Priorities for Farrell to tackle
5 years ago by Irish IndependentTomorrow marks the beginning of Andy Farrell’s second season as Ireland head coach and after a disrupted, inconsistent 12 months the jury remains out on the former England international, his inexperienced...
Andy Farrell issues call to arms for Cardiff collision
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland coach Andy Farrell has challenged his team to produce a performance that can mark them out as Six Nations contenders in Cardiff tomorrow.
Hugo Keenan ‘a lot more comfortable’ with set-up as he looks to strengthen place in team
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe last time Hugo Keenan was at the Principality Stadium, he watched Ireland’s World Cup dream go up in smoke thanks to a scintillating Argentinian performance.
Connacht Back On Track With Bonus Point Triumph
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsBreaking clear during the final quarter in Newport, Connacht returned to winning ways in the Guinness PRO14 with a 30-20 bonus point win over the Dragons. Tries from Matt Healy, Abraham Papali’i,...
Six Nations 2021: Second would be progress for Ireland during period of 'positive transition' - Ward
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Ireland fly-half Tony Ward says he is hoping to see signs of "progress and positive transition" in Andy Farrell's side's Six Nations campaign.
Dan Lydiate returns after five years as Wales and Ireland opt for experience
5 years ago by The GuardianSix Nations tie set to be confrontational after toxic buildupIreland have not won in Cardiff since 2013Trash talking has become a feature of the buildup to matches between Wales and Ireland. It has occasionally...
WATCH: The greatest tackles and turnovers of Dan Lydiate's illustrious career... so far
5 years ago by Rugby DumpWales flanker Dan Lydiate will play his first Test match since 2018 after being named in the starting XV to face Ireland on Sunday.
Six Nations 2021: Ireland not underestimating Wales, says head coach Andy Farrell
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland head coach Andy Farrell dismisses suggestions Wales pose no major threat to his side in their Six Nations opener on Sunday.
Ireland Tune Up For Guinness Six Nations Opener in Cardiff
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad applied the finishing touches to their preparations for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales with another sharp team session at their IRFU High Performance Centre...
Ireland Tune Up For Guinness Six Nations Opener in Cardiff
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad applied the finishing touches to their preparations for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales with another sharp team session at their IRFU High Performance Centre...
