Ireland are going backwards under Farrell’s leadership
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAnother day another defeat. Ireland are going backwards under Andy Farrell. At times yesterday it almost felt like they were doing so in a literal sense given the distinct retro tinge to this latest reverse....
The Monday Breakdown: Green shoots with O’Connell’s stamp all over Ireland’s lineout
5 years ago by Irish IndependentMuch like watching Ireland at the moment, there is not a lot of joy to be found in the eerie silence that provides the backdrop to every game nowadays.
Difference in quality of the half-back partnerships key to where game was decided
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland 13 France 15
Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Two
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second weekend of the Six Nations thrilled with another entertaining game kicking off proceedings with England beating Italy 41-18 at Twickenham. Saturday's action concluded with another red card...
Henderson: We’re Seeing Progress, But It’s That Last Couple Of Inches
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland stand-in captain Iain Henderson felt their failure to take advantage of France’s sin-binning was a telling factor in an eventual 15-13 Guinness Six Nations defeat. When French second row...
Henderson: We’re Seeing Progress, But It’s That Last Couple Of Inches
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland stand-in captain Iain Henderson felt their failure to take advantage of France’s sin-binning was a telling factor in an eventual 15-13 Guinness Six Nations defeat. When French second row...
‘We’ll Dust Ourselves Off And Attack The Last Block’ – Henshaw
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsMost of the statistics may have been in their favour, but Ireland ultimately fell short to France in the second round of the Guinness Six Nations Championship at the Aviva Stadium. Despite enjoying 55%...
‘We’ll Dust Ourselves Off And Attack The Last Block’ – Henshaw
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsMost of the statistics may have been in their favour, but Ireland ultimately fell short to France in the second round of the Guinness Six Nations Championship at the Aviva Stadium. Despite enjoying 55%...
'I've mixed emotions' – Farrell laments Ireland's decision-making as he calls for response from his players
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAndy Farrell says Ireland's decision-making and game-management let them down in their defeat to France at the Aviva Stadium.
‘Mixed Emotions’ For Farrell Following France Defeat
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland head coach Andy Farrell had ‘mixed emotions’ in the wake of his side’s 15-13 Guinness Six Nations defeat to France at the Aviva Stadium. Despite Leinster duo Ronan Kelleher and...
