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“I think they are class players and class is permanent” - Schmidt

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt is backing Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton to shake off the rust and to be the ‘competitive animals’ Ireland need to face down Scotland at Murrayfield.     Scrum-half...

Schmidt excited to see Farrell in action against Scotland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Injuries to Garry Ringrose and Robbie Henshaw will allow Chris Farrell to return to the Ireland XV this weekend.         Joe Schmidt is excited to see Chris Farrell in action...

The losing feeling doesn’t get any easier for Schmidt

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joe Schmidt admitted he had spent the week reflecting on Ireland’s poor performance against England, but has selected the right side to get the Guinness Six Nations defending champions back on track...

Buoyant U20s won't take Scots for granted

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

In spite of the enormity of their opening round victory over England, defence coach Kieran Campbell has insisted the Ireland U20s are keeping their feet firmly on the ground.

Manu Tuilagi casts aside roguish image to give England sense of calm

7 years ago by The Guardian

The centre is back in the Six Nations fold and relishing the chance to occupy a more senior role in Eddie Jones’ squadManu Tuilagi has mixed memories of playing against France. His two Six Nations matches...

Joe Schmidt defends Ireland’s ‘very varied game’

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Schmidt’s side received criticism after they were beaten by England in their Six Nations opener.

Six Nations Team News

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations: Davies Leads Wales For The First Time     Jonathan Davies will captain Wales for the first time on Saturday as he leads his country against Italy in Rome.     Davies...

Rob Kearney back as Ireland ring changes for Six Nations trip to Scotland

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Robbie Henshaw out injured and Chris Farrell picked at centre• Scotland drop hat-trick hero Blair Kinghorn for Sean MaitlandRob Kearney will return at full-back for Ireland’s Six Nations trip to...

Kearney named at fullback as Ireland make five changes for Scotland

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joe Schmidt has made five changes to the team that suffered defeat to England last weekend.

Six Nations: Scotland Change Four For Ireland Clash

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland have made four changes to the starting line-up for this Saturday’s second-round Six Nations clash with Ireland at BT Murrayfield Stadium.       Head Coach Gregor Townsend...