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Six Nations news: injuries and quotes

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have made two changes to their squad for Round 2 where they will face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.   Georges Henri-Colombe and Jean-Baptiste Gros will be replaced by Uini Atonio...

Wales face injury problems for Scotland clash

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Wales will be without four players who began their Guinness Six Nations win over Ireland for Saturday's round two clash with Scotland.

Easterby: Sexton, Ryan on track to play France

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton and vice-captain James Ryan are on track to feature in Sunday's "must-win" Six Nations clash with France, says coach Simon Easterby. 

IRFU Citing Commissioners Play Important Role In Championship

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The role of the citing officer is an important one in the modern game. The IRFU has a panel of eight citing commissioners including former referees Alan Lewis, Eddie Walsh, Wayne Sheridan, and former international...

Six Nations 2021: Ireland in a 'good place mentally' says defence coach Simon Easterby

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby says the players remain in "a good place" mentally despite Sunday's Six Nations defeat by Wales.

'There have been no setbacks so far' – Easterby confident Sexton and Ryan will be fit to face France

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Ireland are optimistic that captain Johnny Sexton and James Ryan will be passed fit to play in Sunday's Six Nations clash against France.

Dan Lydiate: Wales flanker set to miss rest of season

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the victory over Ireland at Principality Stadium.

O'Connell names 5 shoo-ins for Lions

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Current Ireland forwards coach and former Ireland and British & Irish Lions captain Paul O’Connell has singled out five players whom he believes are guaranteed selection into the Lions squad...

Ireland call up Leinster's Conan

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Leinster forward Jack Conan has been added to Ireland's Six Nations squad ahead of Sunday's clash with France, the Irish Rugby Football Union have announced.

Six Nations 2021: Leinster back row Jack Conan joins Ireland squad

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Leinster back row Jack Conan has joined the Ireland squad as they prepare to take on France in Dublin on Sunday.