How Ireland won the Six Nations 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How Ireland won the Six Nations 2024

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Ireland hold off Argentina fightback to return to winning ways in Dublin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland hold off Argentina fightback to return to winning ways in Dublin

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Ireland holds out Pumas 22-19 for relieving win in Dublin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland holds out Pumas 22-19 for relieving win in Dublin

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DUBLIN — Ireland survived a thrilling comeback from Argentina to hold on for a relieving 22-19 win in a gritty autumn rugby test on Friday. While Ireland conceded another swag of penalties for a second straight test, it was the Pumas’ own indiscipline which cost them an historic first win in Dublin. Prop Francisco Gomez Kodela was yellow-carded with five …

Ireland v New Zealand as it happened: Result and reaction after All Blacks edge tight contest in Dublin
2 months ago

Ireland v New Zealand as it happened: Result and reaction after All Blacks edge tight contest in Dublin

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Ireland made to pay for error-strewn performance as All Blacks end run of Dublin dominance
2 months ago

Ireland made to pay for error-strewn performance as All Blacks end run of Dublin dominance

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Ireland snatch remarkable win over South Africa as Ciaran Frawley slots dramatic last-minute drop goal
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland snatch remarkable win over South Africa as Ciaran Frawley slots dramatic last-minute drop goal

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France outplay Ireland in entertaining curtain-raiser to Women’s Six Nations
9 months, 2 weeks ago

France outplay Ireland in entertaining curtain-raiser to Women’s Six Nations

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The Six Nations continues to captivate – but there is one big question about the championship’s future
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The Six Nations continues to captivate – but there is one big question about the championship’s future

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Best Six Nations try, pass and tackle – plus 21 other things you might have missed
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Best Six Nations try, pass and tackle – plus 21 other things you might have missed

The Telegraph  

Best match: England v Ireland Last year Ireland-France was a clear winner but this time there are a few to consider. England against Ireland was Test rugby at its very best, while France’s dramatic win over England was an entertaining way to sign off. Let’s say England’s win over Ireland, given the impact of stopping another Grand Slam and the …

Battling Ireland bounce back to win Six Nations title and crush Scotland dreams
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Battling Ireland bounce back to win Six Nations title and crush Scotland dreams

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Ireland wins back-to-back Six Nations after edging stubborn Scotland 17-13
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland wins back-to-back Six Nations after edging stubborn Scotland 17-13

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland won successive Six Nations by overcoming a bold Scotland, nerves and the late withdrawal of key man Hugo Keenan to prevail 17-13 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. Then a brilliant solo try by Scotland’s Huw Jones suddenly brought them within four points with three minutes left. “We’re probably only scratching the surface.” Ireland was stung again last …

Ireland win Six Nations with hard-fought victory over Scotland
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland win Six Nations with hard-fought victory over Scotland

The Telegraph  

In large part, that was down to Scotland’s brave defensive performance. Scotland managed 259 tackles in the final reckoning, with a 92 per cent success rate, to Ireland’s 143. Andy Christie made 27 of them on his own and would have been a shoo-in for player of the match had Scotland managed to score a try in the final minutes …

Retaining the Six Nations title for Ireland will mean ‘absolutely everything,’ says O’Mahony
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Retaining the Six Nations title for Ireland will mean ‘absolutely everything,’ says O’Mahony

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DUBLIN — Captain Peter O’Mahony says another Six Nations title for Ireland on Saturday would mean “absolutely everything.” All week, the Irish have been dismissing suggestions of a comedown after the rare chance of consecutive Grand Slams was extinguished last weekend by a 23-22 loss to England on a last-minute drop goal by Marcus Smith at Twickenham. You’ve got to …

Ireland not expected to squander second shot at Six Nations title on return home
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland not expected to squander second shot at Six Nations title on return home

Associated Press  

Ireland tends to respond to defeat in the best way possible. He’s only gone back to a traditional 5-3 bench by dropping Lions lock Iain Henderson for rookie flyhalf Harry Byrne, and recalling fit-again center Garry Ringrose for an injured Ciaran Frawley. “I think when you do lose a game, which happens eventually, it’s so important not to lose what …

England v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction from Twickenham
9 months, 4 weeks ago

England v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction from Twickenham

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✕ Close Andy Farrell hails Ireland's composure with Six Nations win in France Marcus Smith slotted a last-minute drop goal as England ended Ireland’s double grand slam dream with an exhilarating 23-22 win in a display of their best attacking rugby for years to take the Six Nations championship to the final round. After Scotland’s shock loss to Italy, Ireland …

Marcus Smith crushes Ireland’s grand slam dream as England become title contenders
10 months ago

Marcus Smith crushes Ireland’s grand slam dream as England become title contenders

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Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell
10 months ago

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell

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Ireland’s Six Nations title bid delayed after losing to England
10 months ago

Ireland’s Six Nations title bid delayed after losing to England

Associated Press  

LONDON — England beat Ireland 23-22 with a last-gasp drop goal by Marcus Smith at Twickenham and blew open the Six Nations on Saturday. “For large parts of the game, I thought we were a little bit off, and that’s down to England, but I felt we had the resilience to keep bouncing back,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell told broadcaster …

Ireland have cracked the code to win Six Nations – but Steve Borthwick has a plan to tackle them
10 months ago

Ireland have cracked the code to win Six Nations – but Steve Borthwick has a plan to tackle them

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Six Nations 2024 results: Final standings as Ireland crowned champions
10 months ago

Six Nations 2024 results: Final standings as Ireland crowned champions

The Telegraph  

Ireland became back-to-back Guinness Six Nations champions by crushing Scotland’s quest for a first Triple Crown in 34 years with a scrappy 17-13 win. England finished third in the Six Nations after a monster Thomas Ramos penalty in the final minute sent them spinning to a heartbreaking 33-31 defeat at Groupama Stadium. In the first game of the day, Wales …

Wales boss Warren Gatland backs Ireland for Grand Slam glory
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales boss Warren Gatland backs Ireland for Grand Slam glory

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Ireland v Wales highlights: Result and reaction as hosts move closer to Six Nations 2024 rugby grand slam
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland v Wales highlights: Result and reaction as hosts move closer to Six Nations 2024 rugby grand slam

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Scotland v England LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Scotland v England LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations

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Stubborn Wales can’t stop Ireland’s grand slam march
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Stubborn Wales can’t stop Ireland’s grand slam march

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Ireland halfway to Grand Slam after putting down spirited Wales in Six Nations
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland halfway to Grand Slam after putting down spirited Wales in Six Nations

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland was halfway to the Grand Slam after putting down a spirited Wales by a harder-than-expected 31-7 in Six Nations rugby on Saturday. A harried Ireland twice lost men into the sin-bin in the second half but, with an unreliable set-piece against a well-oiled Irish defense, Wales didn’t look like scoring again. But Andrea Piardi, the first Italian …

Alarmingly basic errors cost England dearly in Scotland defeat
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Alarmingly basic errors cost England dearly in Scotland defeat

The Telegraph  

A Calcutta Cup contest that will be forever etched in history. You have to go back to 1896, for the last time Scotland secured four successive victories against England in the championship and Duhan van der Merwe was their history boy, becoming the first Scotland player to score a hat-trick of tries against the auld enemy and delivering the kind …

Rebuilding Wales expected to suffer against Six Nations leader Ireland in Dublin
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rebuilding Wales expected to suffer against Six Nations leader Ireland in Dublin

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — As the next team in the line of fire, Wales has been racking its brains about how to stop Ireland. Made first string for the Six Nations, Costelow suffered a neck injury before halftime against Scotland in the tournament opener, and his confidence was doubly hit when replacement Ioan Lloyd helped to trigger a stirring Wales comeback, then …

Costelow back at flyhalf for Wales for Six Nations trip to Ireland
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Costelow back at flyhalf for Wales for Six Nations trip to Ireland

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CARDIFF, Wales — Sam Costelow returned at flyhalf for Wales for its Six Nations trip to Ireland on Saturday in the only change from the loss to England. Fullback Cameron Winnett and flanker Alex Mann retained their places when coach Warren Gatland announced his team on Tuesday, while center George North will win his 120th cap. Wales has not won …

Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost

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Jack Crowley proves fly-half credentials to help Ireland ease to victory against Italy
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Jack Crowley proves fly-half credentials to help Ireland ease to victory against Italy

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Ireland racks up another big Six Nations win over Italy to go 2 from 2 in title defense
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland racks up another big Six Nations win over Italy to go 2 from 2 in title defense

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland racked up another huge home win over Italy, scoring six tries in a 36-0 hammering on Sunday that kept the defending champions on course for unprecedented back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations. 8 Jack Conan and wingers James Lowe and Calvin Nash in a happy homecoming for the Irish, who hadn’t played at Lansdowne Road since …

5 things we learned from the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations
11 months ago

5 things we learned from the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations

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Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Wales v Scotland result and reaction as thrilling Wales comeback falls agonisingly short
11 months ago

Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Wales v Scotland result and reaction as thrilling Wales comeback falls agonisingly short

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✕ Close Six Nations: Full Contact trailer Scotland rugby ended 22 years of hurt in Cardiff after they thwarted a spectacular Wales rugby fightback to win an extraordinary Six Nations clash 27-26. It was Scotland’s first win in the Welsh capital since 2002 – ending a run of 11 successive defeats – to set up a mouth-watering Murrayfield encounter against …

Ruthless Ireland begins Six Nations title defense by crushing France 38-17
11 months, 1 week ago

Ruthless Ireland begins Six Nations title defense by crushing France 38-17

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MARSEILLE, France — Ruthless Ireland began its Six Nations title defense by crushing an undisciplined France 38-17 at Stade Velodrome on Friday. France played the second half down a man after lock Paul Willemse’s second yellow card late in the first period. Tries to scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park, lock Tadhg Beirne, new winger Calvin Nash on his tournament debut, hooker Dan …

Ireland suffer major injury blow with key figure ruled out of Six Nations
1 year ago

Ireland suffer major injury blow with key figure ruled out of Six Nations

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5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash
1 year, 2 months ago

5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash

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Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland

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PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland underlined the burgeoning hype about it as the Rugby World Cup title favorite by reaching the quarterfinals on the back of four impressive pool wins. “The respect we have got for New Zealand is through the roof, and hopefully they have got a bit of respect for us.” Ireland blitzed Scotland by six tries to top …

Ireland faces stern Scotland test at Rugby World Cup. England and Wales prepare for quarters
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland faces stern Scotland test at Rugby World Cup. England and Wales prepare for quarters

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PARIS — Ireland’s famous — or infamous — reputation for never passing the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals could become irrelevant on Saturday when there’s a chance the No. South Africa lock Jean Kleyn, who played for Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup but not against Scotland, has seen the provocation for himself while playing for Irish club Munster against …

Ireland prove they can win Rugby World Cup after beating up Springboks
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland prove they can win Rugby World Cup after beating up Springboks

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Northern Ireland succumb to fifth successive defeat in Kazakhstan
1 year, 3 months ago

Northern Ireland succumb to fifth successive defeat in Kazakhstan

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#IGiveAF--- posters banned as Irish protests hit Women's Six Nations
1 year, 8 months ago

#IGiveAF--- posters banned as Irish protests hit Women's Six Nations

The Telegraph  

The Irish Rugby Football Union acknowledged fans’ right to protest but told Telegraph Sport the manner in which this had been carried out was problematic. While such protest tactics were questionable given the scores of children in attendance, they underline the strength of feeling among Irish fans about the state of the women’s game compared to their English rivals. That …

Ireland hold off France to win Grand Slam – Six Nations in numbers
1 year, 9 months ago

Ireland hold off France to win Grand Slam – Six Nations in numbers

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Who were Ireland’s key men in stunning Six Nations triumph?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who were Ireland’s key men in stunning Six Nations triumph?

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How Ireland won the Six Nations grand slam
1 year, 9 months ago

How Ireland won the Six Nations grand slam

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Ireland vs England LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Ireland seal grand slam after Freddie Steward red card in Six Nations 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Ireland vs England LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Ireland seal grand slam after Freddie Steward red card in Six Nations 2023

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Ireland completed just their fourth-ever Six Nations grand slam with a 29-16 victory over England at the Aviva Stadium, emphatically underlining their status as the world’s top-ranked team heading into September’s World Cup. None of Ireland’s three previous clean sweeps had been completed in Dublin but this victory over their fiercest rivals was the sweetest way to seal a deserved …

Italy in Ireland’s crosshairs on path to Six Nations title
1 year, 10 months ago

Italy in Ireland’s crosshairs on path to Six Nations title

Associated Press  

The Ireland-France match lived up to the hype. “He still travels with us, he’s still in the environment, he’s still speaking in meetings, he’s still pointing out things,” winger James Lowe says. “You could put any team in front of us at the moment,” Lowe says, “and I feel like it’s up to us whether or not we perform.” The …

Ireland v France result: hosts secure bonus-point win in Six Nations thriller
1 year, 10 months ago

Ireland v France result: hosts secure bonus-point win in Six Nations thriller

The Telegraph  

As I wrote last week ahead of the Calcutta Cup classic, the Six Nations never lets you down. Today's action at the Aviva Stadium should be Exhibit A in that argument, as we are likely to witness the two best sides in the world go toe-to-toe in what may be be the Six Nations decider. These two are miles ahead …

‘A different beast’: Ireland ready to face ‘world class’ France in Six Nations showdown
1 year, 11 months ago

‘A different beast’: Ireland ready to face ‘world class’ France in Six Nations showdown

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On this day in 2015: Scotland and Ireland suffer Rugby World Cup heartbreak
2 years, 2 months ago

On this day in 2015: Scotland and Ireland suffer Rugby World Cup heartbreak

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Northern Ireland finally end Nations League winless run with late comeback victory over Kosovo
2 years, 3 months ago

Northern Ireland finally end Nations League winless run with late comeback victory over Kosovo

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