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 of the rest both on paper and on the pitch.In terms of official rankings, the next highest-placed northern hemisphere team is Scotland who leapfrogged England into fifth place.but you do not need the world rankings to know what you can see with your own eyes.you could make a strong case that this could be the highest quality game in the tournament's history, let alone this year's tournament." Yep, you've guessed it, France But Farrell, only too aware that this contest is likely to be decided by fine margins what's the Irish crowd to be his side's 16th man. "So therefore it isn't just getting them behind us and getting excited through the good times, it's also making sure that the fans feel where we're at in the game as well and try and drag us through because it's certainly what our players felt last year in France."

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

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

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

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

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Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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Ireland snatch remarkable win over South Africa as Ciaran Frawley slots dramatic last-minute drop goal
5 months, 1 week 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 ago

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

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

Ireland wins back-to-back Six Nations after edging stubborn Scotland 17-13
9 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Ireland not expected to squander second shot at Six Nations title on return home
9 months, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

✕ 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 …

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Six Nations 2024 results: Final standings as Ireland crowned champions
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 4 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
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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Stubborn Wales can’t stop Ireland’s grand slam march
9 months, 4 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
9 months, 4 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 …

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

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
10 months ago

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

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Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost
10 months, 1 week ago

Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost

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France given warning after ‘masters’ Ireland expose deeper issues
10 months, 2 weeks ago

France given warning after ‘masters’ Ireland expose deeper issues

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Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland

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Captain Jamie George says England can win the Six Nations but urges improvements
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Captain Jamie George says England can win the Six Nations but urges improvements

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Ruthless Ireland begins Six Nations title defense by crushing France 38-17
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

France vs Ireland blockbuster opener will likely decide fate of Six Nations title
10 months, 3 weeks ago

France vs Ireland blockbuster opener will likely decide fate of Six Nations title

Associated Press  

Winning the Six Nations will go some way to erasing the pain of not winning the Rugby World Cup for France and Ireland. It doesn’t guarantee us being successful but we’ve got to show fight.” France and Ireland, the northern hemisphere’s leading lights at the Rugby World Cup, were stunningly knocked out in thrilling quarterfinals by eventual finalists South Africa …

Six Nations lacking some star power as Europe’s top rugby teams reset in new World Cup cycle
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations lacking some star power as Europe’s top rugby teams reset in new World Cup cycle

Associated Press  

One top player is trying to make it to the NFL. The Six Nations will lack some star power over the next two months as the northern hemisphere’s top rugby countries collide in the 130th edition. As for defending champion Ireland, it’s the start of a new era without Jonathan Sexton, the team’s long-time captain and record point-scorer who retired …

Ireland suffer major injury blow with key figure ruled out of Six Nations
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters

Associated Press  

PARIS — The weight of history on their backs. Judgement day for top-ranked Ireland comes on Saturday in a hugely anticipated Rugby World Cup quarterfinal showdown with the All Blacks in what is sure to be another heaving Stade de France bathed in shamrock green. Ireland is expected to as well on Saturday because it doesn’t hold any fear of …

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 confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday. This one was never close as Ireland cruised to a 17th straight win — one win behind the tier one world record — and led 36-0 before Scotland’s two tries. England gathered its scrambled senses from 17-8 down against Samoa …

Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland
1 year, 2 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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, 2 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Tadhg Beirne reveals Ireland expect to win EVERY game after landmark World Cup victory against South Africa... with a blockbuster quarter-final against the All Blacks on the cards
1 year, 2 months ago

Tadhg Beirne reveals Ireland expect to win EVERY game after landmark World Cup victory against South Africa... with a blockbuster quarter-final against the All Blacks on the cards

Daily Mail  

Tadhg Beirne has hailed Ireland’s ‘aura’ after their heroics against South Africa – and said confidence is now so high that the team never feel like they will lose a game. Tadhg Beirne has hailed Ireland’s ‘aura’ after their heroics against South Africa on Saturday And in the aftermath of an astonishing Test that left the Springboks vanquished, Beirne revealed …

Defusing the ‘Bomb Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland
1 year, 3 months ago

Defusing the ‘Bomb Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland

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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 …

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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Nick Tompkins demands big response from Wales against fellow strugglers Italy
1 year, 9 months ago

Nick Tompkins demands big response from Wales against fellow strugglers Italy

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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 …

‘A different beast’: Ireland ready to face ‘world class’ France in Six Nations showdown
1 year, 10 months ago

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

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6 Nations: France, Ireland set for duel under Netflix glare
1 year, 10 months ago

6 Nations: France, Ireland set for duel under Netflix glare

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Ireland celebrate historic series win over the All Blacks
2 years, 5 months ago

Ireland celebrate historic series win over the All Blacks

The Telegraph  

Ireland face New Zealand in Wellington today with the series poised 1-1 and the visitors ready to inflict the All Blacks with their first Test series defeat in 28 years. Last Saturday a heroic Irish performance saw Andy Farrell's team win 23-12 and after tearing up the record books by securing the win, his Ireland team are looking to go …

Ireland get Women’s Six Nations campaign up and running with win over Italy
2 years, 8 months ago

Ireland get Women’s Six Nations campaign up and running with win over Italy

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Six Nations report cards: How poor were England, are France unbeatable and could Wales be in trouble?
2 years, 9 months ago

Six Nations report cards: How poor were England, are France unbeatable and could Wales be in trouble?

The Telegraph  

Disappointment of the tournament Ireland despite playing their most fluent rugby in many years they came out second best to France after losing in the second round in the Stade de France. Although Ireland may have fallen just short in the Six Nations, Farrell has proved himself both technically and as a man manager – Joey Carbery’s performance against France …

Ireland go to Twickenham seeking breakthrough road win
2 years, 9 months ago

Ireland go to Twickenham seeking breakthrough road win

Associated Press  

For all of Ireland’s resurgence under coach Andy Farrell, one significant milestone continues to elude them. For the growth of the group it’ll be really good for us to go and put in a good performance.” The group, winner of 10 of its last 11 tests, is brewing something special, which is why captain and conductor Jonathan Sexton agreed this …

Ireland vs New Zealand result: Joey Carbery stuns All Blacks in Autumn Nations Series
3 years, 1 month ago

Ireland vs New Zealand result: Joey Carbery stuns All Blacks in Autumn Nations Series

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Ireland determined to show what we’re capable of at T20 World Cup – Josh Little
3 years, 2 months ago

Ireland determined to show what we’re capable of at T20 World Cup – Josh Little

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Ireland edge Japan 39-31 in 9-try thriller in Dublin
3 years, 5 months ago

Ireland edge Japan 39-31 in 9-try thriller in Dublin

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland edged a thrilling back-and-forth match with Japan 39-31 before 3,000 entertained fans at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. While Japan closed to trail just 33-31, Joey Carbery’s two penalties gave Ireland a safe buffer against the tiring Japanese with 12 minutes to go. “ a top-class international side, so any type of win was always going to be …

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