Eamonn Sweeney: Savvy Sexton reminds us what we've been missing
9 years ago by Irish IndependentHe hasn't gone away you know. With 27 minutes gone at the Aviva and France having moved into a 6-0 lead while looking ominously comfortable, Ireland's Six Nations campaign sparked into life.
Captain Rory Best hails Ireland resolve in 19-9 win over physical French
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland captain Rory Best says the wet conditions in Dublin meant his team had to "roll up our sleeves" to earn a vital 19-9 Six Nations win over a physical France side.
Ireland coach Schmidt hails Sexton and Murray displays in win over France
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland coach Joe Schmidt said half-back pair Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton gave a lesson in how to play in wet conditions as the Irish earned a 19-9 Six Nations win over France.
WATCH: 'He's the only guy to start at ten' - Luke Fitzgerald backs Sexton to see off Lions rivals after Ireland return
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland earned their second win of the 2017 Six Nations after a tough encounter against France at the Aviva Stadium, with the victory emphasising the importance of Johnny Sexton to Joe Schmidt's set-up.
France U20 extend run v England
9 years ago by Scrum Queens News(Report RFU): England No. 8 Zoe Aldcroft followed up her player-of-the-match performance against Army Women last week with a try in the first-half which Zoe Harrison converted. France U20s scored tries...
France are 'building something' - Noves
9 years ago by Super Sport.comFrance coach Guy Noves is confident that the future remains bright, despite seeing hopes of the Six Nations title fade with a 19-9 loss away to Ireland.
Schmidt hails Sexton's skills
9 years ago by Super Sport.comJohnny Sexton's masterful performance in returning from a five-week injury break to steer Ireland to a 19-9 win over France came as no surprise to coach Joe Schmidt.
France are 'building something'
9 years ago by Rugby 365SIX NATIONS REACTION: France coach Guy Noves is confident that the future remains bright, despite seeing hopes of the Six Nations title fade with a 9-19 loss away to Ireland.
Schmidt hails playmaker Sexton
9 years ago by Rugby 365SIX NATIONS REACTION: Johnny Sexton's masterful performance in returning from a five-week injury break to steer Ireland to a 19-9 win over France came as no surprise to coach Joe Schmidt.
Game of two halves gets Irish over line
9 years ago by Irish IndependentTwo hours before kick-off at Lansdowne Road yesterday we had one of those downpours that had a mid-winter feel to it. If it continued it would close the door on a contest with as much tempo as grunt to...
