Six Nations: Ireland and France packs prepare to face off – video preview
9 years ago by The GuardianIreland face France in Dublin on Saturday, and will be seeking to build on the first try-bonus point win of the Six Nations, against Italy in round two. Ireland captain Rory Best returns from injury, as...
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrancois Louw 2-week ban dismissed Francois Louw, who received a two-week ban for a dangerous tackle, will be free to play again on Tuesday 7 March after the appeal against the ban imposed was...
Sexton backed to hit the ground running as Farrell calls for Ireland to bring their 'A-game'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThis week there was no late drama for Rory Best who made his own Captain’s Run unscathed and led a team featuring Johnny Sexton through their final dress-rehearsal at the Aviva Stadium.
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor McPhillips to leave Connacht Rugby at end of the season Connacht Rugby have today confirmed that Backs Coach Conor McPhillips will finish in his role with the club at the end of the current...
Ireland team to face France
9 years ago by Irish RugbyJoe Schmidt has restored fit-again Johnny Sexton to the Ireland team to face France in Saturday's clash at the Aviva Stadium in one of three team changes. Sexton has recovered from a calf...
6 Nations - Weekend Preview
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKick off: Saturday 2:25pm Location: Murrayfield TV: RTE Two/BBC One Odds: Scotland 1/1 v Wales 5/6 Both sides suffered narrow defeats in Round 2. Wales endured a 5 point loss at home to England...
Ireland 34 man squad for France announced
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has released his 34 man squad for Ireland's crunch fixture with France this weekend. Jonathan Sexton comes back into the fold with Peter O'Mahony also back in for Ireland. Dan Leavy comes...
Ireland captain Rory Best ruled out of Italy clash as young Munster star comes in for first start
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland captain Rory Best has been ruled out of this afternoon's Six Nations game with Italy after failing to shake off a stomach bug.
Scannell replaces unwell Best
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyIreland captain Rory Best will miss the Six Nations clash with Italy because of illness with Niall Scannell starting in his place.
Italy v Ireland Six Nations: Sweat on as bug floors skipper Rory Best
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyIreland are bracing themselves for the possibility that influential captain Rory Best could miss his first Six Nations game in over 10 years today.
