A different player in green than in blue - will the real James Lowe please stand up?
5 years ago by Irish IndependentFor three seasons, James Lowe fizzed around the fields of Europe. Always smiling, he had the capacity to break games wide open by going over, under, around or through defences and his abrasive approach...
Rugby Explained: When to kick and when to run
5 years ago by Rugby WorldGeraint Davies and the team at Bajad8a break down the building blocks of elite rugby. Here they look at a key decision: to run or to kick? Ireland wing James Lowe kicks the ball (Getty Images)Rugby Explained:...
Andy Farrell makes seven changes with two potential debuts
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland coach Andy Farrell has made seven changes to the side that started against France in round 2 of the 2021 Six Nations Championship. There are two uncapped players in the replacements. Craig...
Where do we draw the line in the name of entertainment?
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAs James Lowe barrelled his way over the try line last Sunday, a scrambling French defender dived at Lowe’s trailing legs, trying to push one of them into touch.
Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Two
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second weekend of the Six Nations thrilled with another entertaining game kicking off proceedings with England beating Italy 41-18 at Twickenham. Saturday's action concluded with another red card...
Ireland hurting physically and mentally after France loss - Farrell
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWounded Ireland suffered their first home defeat to France for a decade on the back of their loss to Wales in Cardiff. Andy Farrell said Ireland are "hurting" physically and mentally...
France show fight and finesse to make a statement in Dublin
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defended brilliantly and showed their class in attack to secure a first win in Dublin since 2011. Huge roars echoed around the Aviva Stadium as the ball sailed into an empty stand...
Ireland Player Ratings v France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have always at least been in the mix after the first two weeks of the Six Nations but following their narrow defeat to France, Andy Farrell's men have now lost their opening two games of the...
France edge 13-15 Ireland at the Aviva
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTries from Charles Ollivon and Damian Penaud condemned Ireland to a second straight defeat as France went top of the Six Nations table. Ireland's Six Nations hopes are in tatters after...
Earls Backs New Duo To Click At Half-Back
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsSunday’s Guinness Six Nations encounter with France at the Aviva Stadium is set to be a landmark one for Ireland winger Keith Earls. Named in an unchanged back-three alongside Leinster duo Hugo Keenan...
