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 produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

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Wales and Republic of Ireland set up tense second leg after stalemate in Cardiff
1 month, 1 week ago

Wales and Republic of Ireland set up tense second leg after stalemate in Cardiff

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Ireland rookies impress as penalty-ridden Fiji dominated 52-17
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland rookies impress as penalty-ridden Fiji dominated 52-17

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland’s fresh charges gave coach Andy Farrell options to ponder for the autumn rugby closer against Australia after they comfortably handled Fiji 52-17 on Saturday. On debut, Gus McCarthy deepened Ireland’s grand stock of hookers with no-look passes and a try after two crooked throw-ins in another shaky lineout, while flanker Cormac Izuchukwu stood out with a high …

UEFA Nations League: England thrashes Ireland with second-half goal rush
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League: England thrashes Ireland with second-half goal rush

The Hindu  

England secured promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League with a 5-0 romp over 10-man Ireland in interim manager Lee Carsley’s last game in charge at Wembley on Sunday. After a turgid first half, Harry Kane’s penalty, Anthony Gordon’s volley and a tap-in by Conor Gallagher in the space of five minutes at the start of the …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Evan Ferguson and Caoimhin Kelleher give Ireland glimpse of the future in Finland win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Evan Ferguson and Caoimhin Kelleher give Ireland glimpse of the future in Finland win

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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 v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
2 months ago

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

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Republic of Ireland fight back to beat Finland with late Robbie Brady winner
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Republic of Ireland fight back to beat Finland with late Robbie Brady winner

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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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Injured Sheehan and Casey ruled out of Ireland’s second test against Springboks
6 months ago

Injured Sheehan and Casey ruled out of Ireland’s second test against Springboks

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — Ireland ruled out hooker Dan Sheehan and scrumhalf Craig Casey from the second rugby test against South Africa this weekend after they were injured in the first. The extent of the injury wasn’t revealed by Irish officials but Irish media suspected it was a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, which would put him in doubt of playing …

It was an EMBARRASSMENT! Scotland midfielder Callum McGregor offers damning verdict on Tartan Army's thumping 5-1 defeat against Germany in Euro 2024 opener
6 months, 3 weeks ago

It was an EMBARRASSMENT! Scotland midfielder Callum McGregor offers damning verdict on Tartan Army's thumping 5-1 defeat against Germany in Euro 2024 opener

Daily Mail  

Scotland lost 5-1 against host nation Germany in their first game of Euro 2024 Callum McGregor admits he was embarrassed by Scotland’s performance in their opening night hammering by Germany. Euro 2024 began in the worst possible fashion for Steve Clarke’s side as they slipped to a chastening 5-1 defeat, having conceded three goals and lost Ryan Porteous to a …

Xherdan Shaqiri stunner condemns John O’Shea’s Republic of Ireland to defeat
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Xherdan Shaqiri stunner condemns John O’Shea’s Republic of Ireland to defeat

The Independent  

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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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Conveyor belt of talent holds to the key to this new Irish rugby dynasty after Andy Farrell's side secured back-to-back Six Nations titles
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Conveyor belt of talent holds to the key to this new Irish rugby dynasty after Andy Farrell's side secured back-to-back Six Nations titles

Daily Mail  

Andy Farrell spent Saturday morning on the touchline of a Dublin junior rugby field, watching his son play for the Blackrock College Under 13s in their victory over St Michael’s College. But the strength of the country’s junior rugby goes some way to explaining why Ireland went out a few hours later and secured back-to-back Six Nations titles for the …

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 …

Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland

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

How Ireland won the Six Nations 2024

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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

Associated Press  

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 …

Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider

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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 …

Ally Miller earns first Scotland call-up ahead of Six Nations finale in Dublin
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ally Miller earns first Scotland call-up ahead of Six Nations finale in Dublin

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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 …

Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Hugo Keenan in only change for England clash
10 months ago

Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Hugo Keenan in only change for England clash

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Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw

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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 …

Ciaran Frawley given chance for Ireland at full back against Wales
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ciaran Frawley given chance for Ireland at full back against Wales

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

Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost

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Six Nations team of the week: which players starred in round two?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Six Nations team of the week: which players starred in round two?

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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 …

Forcing Wales into fresh line-out horror show will be key for England victory in Six Nations
11 months ago

Forcing Wales into fresh line-out horror show will be key for England victory in Six Nations

The Telegraph  

No area of the game summed up Wales’s upward curve against Scotland, from abysmal to the verge of a record Six Nations comeback, than their improvement in their line-out. In the first 50 minutes when Scotland barely put a foot wrong, Wales’s lack of control at the breakdown and poor kick-chase combined with Scotland’s domination of the kicking game – …

Six Nations team of the week: Which players stood out in round one?
11 months ago

Six Nations team of the week: Which players stood out in round one?

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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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