LIVE full-time analysis: George Hook reacts to dominant display from Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentGeorge Hook offers his expert insight into Ireland's 58-15 rout over Italy. Richie McCormack and Mick Quinn will join George in our studio for our exclusive analysis
Noves has given Trinh-Duc the keys to France's lorry
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsGuy Noves insists he has complete faith in Francois Trinh-Duc after handing him the No.10 jersey for his side's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland on Sunday.
IRFU Live Blog: Ireland v Italy
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsJoin us for live text commentary of Ireland's RBS 6 Nations encounter with Italy at the Aviva Stadium today (kick-off 1.30pm), as Joe Schmidt's men aim for their maiden win of 2016.
Schmidt's depth charge
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThis week at Ireland's training base in Kildare, the focus has been fully on beating Italy and getting a first win of 2016.
Alan Quinlan: If Parisse was a Kiwi, he'd have won a World Cup medal
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSergio Parisse has played 117 times for Italy. And lost 85 of those Tests.
Ireland’s Devin Toner goes back to the drawing board for game against Italy
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Second-row calls shots again in lineout against Italy in Six Nations• Toner: ‘For every different game you have different plans’A colleague on this newspaper asked on Friday if Ireland would...
Ireland aim for first win but suffer loss of Cian Healy
1 decade ago by The TimesIreland will seek their opening victory of the RBS Six Nations Championship against Italy in Dublin today without Cian Healy,...
Friday Wrap-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAviva PremiershipHarlequins 35-28 BathBack to winning ways for Harlequins as they claimed a bonus point win at home to Bath. Quins were on top form in the first half and raced into a 21-6 lead thanks to...
Scotland have a lot to prove to themselves as France arrive for the taking
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Vern Cotter makes two changes to winning side from Rome • French chop and change again as Guy Novès goes back to Trinh-DucWith the ignominy of a second wooden spoon in a row surely now averted,...
Five talking points ahead of Ireland's must-win showdown with Italy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland host Italy in Dublin on Saturday still seeking their first RBS 6 Nations win of the campaign at the fourth time of asking.
