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Improvement remains theme as Ireland prepare for jump up in class

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Andy Farrell has backed the players who scraped past Scotland to take the extra steps required to overcome the greater challenge a rampant Wales will bring to Dublin on Saturday.

England’s Eddie Jones takes aim at ‘niggly, goading’ Scotland

6 years ago by The Guardian

• Jones can’t resist jibes at rivals before Six Nations match• ‘They’re a niggly side – they’ve done that through the ages’One day England will arrive in Scotland for a Calcutta Cup match...

Ireland Club XV Jersey One To Cherish For Corrie Barrett

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Club XV Cap A Proud Day For The Barretts Of Glengormley Corrie Barrett says the Club International Series has given him one of his most cherished rugby experiences to date. The talented young Antrim...

Jones words didn’t do England players any favours, says Scotland’s Dell

6 years ago by The Guardian

• Prop likens England head coach to José Mourinho• Scots prepare for a backlash in Calcutta CupThe Scotland prop Allan Dell expects Eddie Jones to pick his words more wisely before Saturday’s Calcutta...

Ireland ‘brimming with confidence’ for Wales game, says Andy Farrell

6 years ago by The Guardian

• Farrell: ‘We know what is coming and we are excited’• Coach makes two enforced changes after win against ScotlandAndy Farrell’s reign as Ireland’s head coach started with a narrow victory...

Andy Farrell says Ireland are ready for the challenge of Wales

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland struggled past Scotland on the opening weekend.

Head injury rules Caelan Doris out of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales

6 years ago by The Guardian

Back-row subject to return-to-play protocols after injuryPeter O’Mahony recalled, with Robbie Henshaw in at centre Caelan Doris will miss Ireland’s Six Nations match against the reigning grand slam...

Tuilagi out of Calcutta Cup showdown

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Manu Tuilagi will miss England's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday due to a "low-grade groin strain".   Tuilagi limped out of the 24-17 Six Nations defeat at the hands...

Two Changes To Starting XV For Wales

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland team to play Wales in Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations Championship on Saturday has been named. There are two changes to the starting XV from the Scotland game and one uncapped player included...

SA Rugby confirms venues for Springboks’ 2020 home Tests

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will bid a farewell to Newlands in Cape Town in July, and will face the All Blacks in a brand-new venue in September, after SA Rugby confirmed the host stadiums for the Boks’ six home...