Ireland

North says champions Wales can thrive as underdogs

Wales star George North told Stats Perform "fierce competitor" Dan Biggar can prove an inspiring captain in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones.   George North is looking forward to the day his children...

How Ireland could line up against Wales

Ireland kick off their Six Nations campaign at a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Saturday against the defending Champions, Wales.   Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has had a large chunk of his squad ruled...

Fraser Brown: Round 1 victory vital for campaign success

Scotland hooker Fraser Brown has emphasised the importance of Gregor Townsend’s charges kicking their campaign off with a win.    Brown, who captains Glasgow Warriors, boasts over...

James and Heffernan extend stay with Saints

Northampton Saints can today announce that Tom James and Oisín Heffernan have committed their futures to the Club with contract extensions.   The scrum-half and prop – aged 28 and 27...

Wales U20 squad announced for Ireland clash

Wales head coach Byron Hayward has announced his squad to face Ireland at Musgrave Park on Friday in the opening fixture of the U20 Six Nations. (KO 8pm)   Cardiff Rugby flanker Alex Mann...

“I’m in a way better place than this time last year." - Caelan Doris

It may surprise many to learn that a player who has build a formidable presence in the Irish has, to date, just 12 caps to his name.    Flanker Caelan Doris has proved to be a significant influence...

Adams ready to embrace 13 role, if need be

Wales’ live-wire backline ace Josh Adams does not seem fazed about who his opposite number will be on Saturday when the men in red take on Ireland in Dublin.    There is currently much...

Ireland v Wales Top Tries

Michael Lowry | White Lightening

Six Nations week! Andy Farrell chats to Stuart McAvoy.