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Andy Farrell Team Announcement Press Conference

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his team to face France in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations finale at the Stade de France. The Ireland starting XV shows just one change from last week’s...

Cullen: We Need To Be Patient And Realistic With Dan

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of next Monday’s Guinness PRO14 trip to Conference A rivals Glasgow Warriors. On the back of no new injury concerns from the Zebre...

Setback Sees Kilcoyne Undergo Surgery On Ankle Injury

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster prop Dave Kilcoyne has suffered a setback in the rehabilitation of his ankle injury. He underwent surgery today and is expected to be rehabbing for up to eight weeks. That leaves him out of Ireland’s...

Cian Healy – One Hundred Caps

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

His twitter bio lists him as ‘a prop with a dream to play centre’ and as we celebrate Cian Healy’s 100th cap it’s clear he was one of the first of a new breed of front rows who...

Ireland Team Named For Guinness Six Nations Finale

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There is one change to the starting team and an historic milestone for Ireland’s most capped prop in Andy Farrell’s team to play France in the final round of the Guinness Six Nations Championship....

Le Roux found to have committed foul play, but shouldn't have been sent off

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

France forward Bernard Le Roux appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee last night after being cited for a striking incident against Wales at the Stade de France on Saturday. The disciplinary...

Healy Focusing On Bigger Picture As Ireland Build For Paris Title Tilt

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

While a landmark international appearance haul is firmly within his grasp, Leinster and Ireland prop Cian Healy has his eye on the bigger picture. Should the Clontarf man be selected in his trademark loosehead...

‘All We Can Control Is Our Performance’ – Sexton

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton is hoping that a strong focus on team performance can help them to achieve their desired result in the Guinness Six Nations finale against France. In all likelihood, Andy...

Beirne Looking For Ireland To Take ‘Another Big Step Forward’

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following over a year away from the international game, Munster lock Tadhg Beirne enjoyed a successful return to the Ireland team in last Saturday’s 50-17 bonus point win at home to Italy. The Kildare...

Captain’s Call: Sexton Looks Ahead To France Showdown

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton spoke to media on Tuesday as preparations continue for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against France at the Stade de France (Kick-off 8.05pm Irish time). You...