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Andy Farrell’s Ireland face test of resolve against turbo-charged Wales | Paul Rees

6 years ago by The Guardian

The hosts will have to handle the grand slam champions’ evolving attacking game and unpredictable conditionsAndy Farrell said this week he was not among those getting carried away by Wales’s expansive...

Saracens hit with another fine!

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens have been fined €50,000 (euro), €25,000 of which is suspended until the end of the 2020/21 season, following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London this evening (Friday, 7 February)...

Ireland Under-20s secure bonus-point win in Cork

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Ireland Under-20s held off a second-half fight-back from Wales to secure a 36-22 bonus point win at a windy Musgrave Park.

LIVE MATCH CENTRE: Ireland v Wales

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening round of fixtures in this year's Six Nations did not disappoint.     The score was far closer at the Aviva Stadium, though, as Ireland edged out Scotland. New captain Johnny Sexton...

France and Italy both make one change for Paris clash

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Arthur Vincent and Jayden Hayward come into the France and Italy starting line-ups respectively for the match in Paris.       France and Italy both make just one change to their starting...

Captain’s Run: Ireland v Wales

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

One last run out for the Ireland team this morning at Aviva Stadium as Jonathan Sexton lead the team for Captain’s Run. Click here for an exclusive interview with the Ireland skipper. Coming to the...

Former Cork dual player Claire Keohane gets first Ireland start at fly-half

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Youghal-native will make her first Ireland start at fly-half in Sunday's Women’s Six Nations game against Wales.

Scottish Teams Preview- Round 2

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland Senior Men The only change in the Scottish starting XV to take on England in the Calcutta Cup this weekend sees Magnus Bradbury don the number 8 jersey in place of Nick Haining. Amongst the reserves,...

More promised from Ireland as they brace for Wales and Storm Ciara

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland supporters have been promised that there is “plenty more to come” from Andy Farrell's side as thoughts turn from last week's Six Nations opener against Scotland to tomorrow's visit...

Six Nations France v Italy preview

6 years ago by Rugby World

Buoyed by their Six Nations victory over England, France are heavy favourites to brush off an Italy side reeling from a rout by Wales. But the Azzurri will see things differently Men at the helm: France's...