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Cian Healy to raise the bat after almost retiring

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland prop Cian Healy is set to earn his 100th cap for Ireland this weekend when Andy Farrell's men go in search of Six Nations' glory against France in Paris. The 33-year-old loosehead will become the...

France lock escapes suspension for clearout on Alun-Wyn Jones

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France second-rower Bernard Le Roux will be available for France's crunch clash against Ireland this weekend after he avoided a suspension despite appearing to drop a forearm into the face of...

‘All We Can Control Is Our Performance’ – Sexton

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton is hoping that a strong focus on team performance can help them to achieve their desired result in the Guinness Six Nations finale against France. In all likelihood, Andy...

Captain’s Call: Sexton Looks Ahead To France Showdown

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton spoke to media on Tuesday as preparations continue for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against France at the Stade de France (Kick-off 8.05pm Irish time). You...

Ireland Back On The Training Pitch Ahead Of Paris

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

With just four days until the finale of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations, the Ireland squad were back on the training pitch at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Tuesday morning to step up preparations for...

Final-round permutations as three teams chase Six Nations glory

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

As the 2020 Guiness Six Nations reaches it's eventual climax this coming Saturday, 237 days after it was halted due to the coronavvirus pandemic, three games remain in what is being dubbed as a Super Saturday,...

Tompkins Relishing Scotland Clash

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welsh centre Nick Tompkins has highlighted great importance in his team’s final round clash with Scotland on Saturday.   Even though Wales are out of the running for the title, it is vital...

Red Roses Nail Down 2020 Title but Still in Hunt for Grand Slam

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A late comeback from Scotland to draw with the French sealed England’s fate as 2020 Six Nations champions over the weekend.   While the Red Roses can tick that box, they also have an opportunity...

Ireland Squad Update: John Cooney Recalled

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad returned to Carton House on Sunday and commence preparations for the France game today at the IRFU High-Performance Centre on the Sport Ireland campus.   Meanwhile, there...

Ireland Squad Update – Cooney Joins Squad To Provide Cover

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad returned to Carton House on Sunday and commence preparations for the France game today at the IRFU High Performance Centre on the Sport Ireland campus. Garry Ringrose has been ruled out...