Six Nations: Joe Schmidt urges Ireland to cope with the unexpected in Italy
9 years ago by The Guardian• Ireland’s sluggish start in Scotland damaged their title hopes• Paddy Jackson keeps fly-half role with Johnny Sexton injuredJoe Schmidt has laid down the gauntlet to his Ireland team to shed any...
Italy make four changes for Ireland clash
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly head coach Conor O'Shea has announced his side to face Ireland this Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, in the second round of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations.
Three of the Best: Ireland v Italy through the years
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland take on Italy in Rome this weekend knowing they have lost just to the Azzurri in 16 RBS 6 Nations matches. Both sides will be looking to avenge their opening round defeats to kickstart their 2017...
Schmidt demands response as Healy starts against Italy
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsJoe Schmidt has urged his side to take their chances this weekend against Italy as Cian Healy and Donnacha Ryan return to the starting XV for Round Two of the RBS 6 Nations at the Stadio Olimpico.
Evans and Francis to bolster Welsh front-row against England
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsWales head coach Rob Howley has made two changes - both in the front row - as his side prepare to welcome England to the Principality Stadium on Saturday in Round Two of the RBS 6 Nations.
Ireland opt not to risk Sexton for Italy
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIreland opted not to risk injured five-eighth Johnny Sexton in Saturday’s Six Nations trip to Italy, making two changes from the side that lost their opening game to Scotland with lock Donnacha Ryan...
Ryan Returns To Second Row For Ireland
9 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsMissing last weekend's 6 Nations opener against Scotland due to a medial ligament niggle, Donnacha Ryan returns to the second row for Ireland's encounter with Italy on Saturday and is one of eight Munster...
Preview: Women's Six Nations Round Two
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsIn-form Wales Women meet Simon Middleton's England side at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday as Round Two of the Women's Six Nations kicks off in mouth-watering fashion.
Rory Hughes signs new Glasgow contract
9 years ago by Glasgow WarriorsScotland international winger Rory Hughes has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors until 2019. Hughes has played 24 times for the Warriors with three tries to his name. “It...
Peter Jackson: Stern Vern allows himself a smile as Scotland box clever
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperMurrayfield rejoiced yesterday at catching a glimpse of a moment even more truly historic than the Grand Old Championship’s first bonus point. What they witnessed amounted to grinning confirmation of...
