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Andy Farrell On Uncapped Players, O’Connell And Wales Prep

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

With just 12 days until the opening round of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations, the Ireland squad assembled at their Carton House base on Wednesday afternoon as preparations begin for the Championship clash...

'Paul is going to add to any environment' - Farrell and Sexton back O'Connell to make big impact

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton are expecting Paul O'Connell to have a big impact as Ireland's new forwards coach.

Sexton hoping to be fit for Cardiff clash

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said his latest injury problem is "not major" and hoped to be fit for the Six Nations opener with Wales.

Jacob Stockdale could feature in Ireland's third Six Nations game, says Andy Farrell

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Ireland coach Andy Farrell hopes Jacob Stockdale will be available for the country's third Six Nations match against Italy on 27 February.

'Hopefully I'll be fit for the Wales game' - Johnny Sexton eases Six Nations concerns

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has eased concerns surrounding his fitness ahead of his side's Six Nations opener against Wales on Sunday week.

Herring And Madigan Pen Contract Extensions At Ulster

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland internationals Rob Herring and Ian Madigan will continue to call Ulster home for at least the next two years, with Leone Nakarawa, the 2018 European Player of the Year, set to make his presence...

Herring And Madigan Pen Contract Extensions At Ulster

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland internationals Rob Herring and Ian Madigan will continue to call Ulster home for at least the next two years, with Leone Nakarawa, the 2018 European Player of the Year, set to make his presence...

Sexton injury update

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When Johnny Sexton left the field in the second half of the most recent Leinster vs Munster clash, much concern was voiced as to whether it meant that he would not be fit to take the field in Ireland’s...

The making of Ireland wing James Lowe

5 years ago by Rugby World

Coaches and team-mates past and present tell us about the Leinster winger’s route to Test rugbyTest call: Ireland's James Lowe during the Autumn Nations Cup (Getty Images)Coaches and team-mates past...

Ominous Coronavirus cloud over contract negotiations in Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The spanner that is Coronavirus in the works of the rugby world is having numerous, unfortunate financial consequences and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is facing a particularly trying time regarding...