Six Nations 2023: Johnny Sexton details key to stunning Ireland success
1 year, 11 months ago

Six Nations 2023: Johnny Sexton details key to stunning Ireland success

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Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland
2 days, 4 hours ago

Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland

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Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell will head into his secondment with the British and Irish Lions on the back of a narrow win over Australia, the team he intends to bring down on next year’s tour. Asked if Australia was ready for the Lions, Schmidt said “maybe not yet.” “But,” he added, “I think — and I hope …

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia

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Ireland rookies impress as penalty-ridden Fiji dominated 52-17
1 month, 3 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 …

Ireland keen to prove a point against Pumas after All Blacks nightmare
2 months ago

Ireland keen to prove a point against Pumas after All Blacks nightmare

Associated Press  

Argentina rolling into Dublin this week hasn’t come fast enough for Ireland. “You don’t become a bad side in one game,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell says. “In his own mind, he’d probably thought he’s been ready for quite some time because he’s that kind of kid, a confident kid.” Healy equals ‘BoD’ It will also be a milestone game for …

Ireland and All Blacks clash for the first time since epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
2 months, 1 week ago

Ireland and All Blacks clash for the first time since epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

Associated Press  

Oct. 14, 2023 is a date which will live in infamy for Irish rugby. They meet on Friday in Dublin for the first time since the World Cup, memories fresher in Ireland minds than New Zealand’s. Ever since Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time in 2016 — under Kiwi coach Joe Schmidt — after 111 years of trying, …

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

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

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England ends France’s dominance of under-20 world rugby
5 months, 3 weeks ago

England ends France’s dominance of under-20 world rugby

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — England ended France’s run of three successive world under-20 rugby titles by overpowering the defending champion 21-13 in the final on Friday. England, up 7-6 after an error-ridden first half, pulled away with an irresistible scrum, Arthur Green’s try and three Sean Kerr penalties. Lock Joe Bailey barged over for a converted try and France …

Andy Farrell: Ireland’s first-half display in South Africa ‘as good as it gets’
6 months ago

Andy Farrell: Ireland’s first-half display in South Africa ‘as good as it gets’

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

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

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England 88-10 Ireland: Abby Dow and Ellie Kildunne both score hat-tricks as hosts stay on course for third straight Grand Slam... but the 14-try rout in Six Nations is a worry for women's game
8 months, 3 weeks ago

England 88-10 Ireland: Abby Dow and Ellie Kildunne both score hat-tricks as hosts stay on course for third straight Grand Slam... but the 14-try rout in Six Nations is a worry for women's game

Daily Mail  

This was, in the words of Gary Barlow, a very nice day out for English rugby fans. John Mitchell’s side stayed on course for a third straight Grand Slam and now only France in Bordeaux next Saturday stand between them and another clean sweep. That’s all we can focus on.’ MATCH FACTS England Tries: Dow, Hunt, Jones, Aldcroft, Kildunne, Breach, …

Eight-try England again illustrate Women’s Six Nations dominance in Wales thrashing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Eight-try England again illustrate Women’s Six Nations dominance in Wales thrashing

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Yes, they're reborn… but only ONE England player makes my team of the Six Nations: CHRIS FOY explains his 15 picks, including three Italians and six Irishmen
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Yes, they're reborn… but only ONE England player makes my team of the Six Nations: CHRIS FOY explains his 15 picks, including three Italians and six Irishmen

Daily Mail  

The Six Nations is over for another year and, as ever, the 2024 instalment of Europe’s annual, blue-riband event generated torrents of native passion, cross-border hostility and polarised debate about selections and tactics, performances and officiating. Mail Sport's Chris Foy has sifted through the five rounds of fixtures, to nominate some award-winners and a combined XV… Ireland retained their Six …

The Six Nations continues to captivate – but there is one big question about the championship’s future
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 weeks ago

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

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Battling Ireland bounce back to win Six Nations title and crush Scotland dreams
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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How Ireland won the Six Nations 2024
9 months, 4 weeks ago

How Ireland won the Six Nations 2024

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Peter O’Mahony provides update on Ireland future after Six Nations title
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Peter O’Mahony provides update on Ireland future after Six Nations title

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Ireland wins back-to-back Six Nations after edging stubborn Scotland 17-13
9 months, 4 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 …

More Six Nations glory means ‘absolutely everything’ to Ireland – Peter O’Mahony
10 months ago

More Six Nations glory means ‘absolutely everything’ to Ireland – Peter O’Mahony

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Ireland win Six Nations with hard-fought victory over Scotland
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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 …

CHRIS FOY: How Six Nations 'Super Saturday' could be made even more super... and Nolann Le Garrec's 40-metre reverse pass for France was reckless brilliance
10 months ago

CHRIS FOY: How Six Nations 'Super Saturday' could be made even more super... and Nolann Le Garrec's 40-metre reverse pass for France was reckless brilliance

Daily Mail  

Six Nations ‘Super Saturday’ awaits and it has become a popular triple-header to bring the curtain down on the annual tournament. 'Super Saturday' would be made even better if the three games were held simultaneously If Scotland were to upset Ireland in Dublin, Andy Farrell and his squad could be left waiting and fretting and hoping. Italy belong among European …

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

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 …

Flawless Ireland have just one question left to answer in England showdown
10 months, 1 week ago

Flawless Ireland have just one question left to answer in England showdown

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We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak
10 months, 1 week ago

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak

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Ireland have cracked the code to win Six Nations – but Steve Borthwick has a plan to tackle them
10 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 weeks ago

Scotland v England LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations

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Ireland halfway to Grand Slam after putting down spirited Wales in Six Nations
10 months, 3 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 …

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine

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The unstoppable green machine: DAN BIGGAR breaks down the tactical tricks and precocious plays that make fearsome Ireland Grand Slam-bound
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The unstoppable green machine: DAN BIGGAR breaks down the tactical tricks and precocious plays that make fearsome Ireland Grand Slam-bound

Daily Mail  

My old team Wales and then England face the toughest Six Nations task around right now in rounds three and four – taking on Ireland. Andy Farrell’s men are on course for a second successive Grand Slam and are a phenomenal side nicknamed ‘The Green Machine.’ It’s apt because Ireland are exactly that – a machine. And this is what …

Rebuilding Wales expected to suffer against Six Nations leader Ireland in Dublin
10 months, 3 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 …

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown

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Costelow back at flyhalf for Wales for Six Nations trip to Ireland
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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
11 months ago

Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost

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

There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations
11 months ago

There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations

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