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Ireland boss Andy Farrell rubbishes claims Wales don't pose serious threat in Six Nations opener

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has rubbished the suggestion that Wales do not pose his side a major threat in Sunday's Six Nations opener in Cardiff.

Alun Wyn Jones recovers to take his place in Welsh side to face Ireland in Six Nations

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Inspirational skipper Alun Wyn Jones has made an unexpected early recovery from injury to take his place in the second-row as he continues his decade-long battle in the skies with rival Paul O’Connell,...

Peter O’Mahony column: “The athlete’s voice is the most important of all”

5 years ago by Rugby World

An exclusive column from the Munster and Ireland back-row who is part of the Rugby Players Ireland boardAll action: Peter O'Mahony faces Scotland (Getty Images)An exclusive column from the Munster and...

Wales v Ireland: Captain Alun Wyn Jones fit for Six Nations opener

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is passed fit to lead his side into the Six Nations opener against Ireland with wing Louis Rees-Zammit to make his tournament debut.

Team Announcement: George North at centre, Lydiate starts

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have named their team to face Ireland in their opening 2021 Six Nations encounter in Cardiff on Sunday (February 7, KO 15.00).   Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate makes his first start for Wales...

Lydiate starts for Wales, North stays at centre

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Dan Lydiate will make his first start for Wales since November 2018 after being named in the line-up for their Six Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday.

Six Nations: Tadhg Beirne and Josh van der Flier start for Ireland in opener against Wales in Cardiff

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Tadhg Beirne and Josh van der Flier will both start in the pack for Ireland's opening Six Nations match away to Wales on Sunday.

James Lowe earns surprise recall as Ireland name team for Six Nations opener against Wales

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Fit-again James Lowe has been handed a surprise recall to the Ireland team to face Wales on Saturday.

Five Munster Men Start For Ireland

5 years ago by Munster Rugby News

Munster’s Tadhg Beirne, Keith Earls, Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander will start for Ireland with Dave Kilcoyne among the replacements for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener...

Ireland Team Named For Welsh Test

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has confirmed the Ireland team to take on Wales at the Principality Stadium in the first round of the 2021 Six Nations Championship.   Cian Healy will make his 50th Championship...