Dan Lydiate returns after five years as Wales and Ireland opt for experience
5 years ago by The GuardianSix Nations tie set to be confrontational after toxic buildupIreland have not won in Cardiff since 2013Trash talking has become a feature of the buildup to matches between Wales and Ireland. It has occasionally...
WATCH: The greatest tackles and turnovers of Dan Lydiate's illustrious career... so far
5 years ago by Rugby DumpWales flanker Dan Lydiate will play his first Test match since 2018 after being named in the starting XV to face Ireland on Sunday.
Six Nations 2021: Ireland not underestimating Wales, says head coach Andy Farrell
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland head coach Andy Farrell dismisses suggestions Wales pose no major threat to his side in their Six Nations opener on Sunday.
Ireland Tune Up For Guinness Six Nations Opener in Cardiff
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad applied the finishing touches to their preparations for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales with another sharp team session at their IRFU High Performance Centre...
Ireland Tune Up For Guinness Six Nations Opener in Cardiff
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad applied the finishing touches to their preparations for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales with another sharp team session at their IRFU High Performance Centre...
Ireland boss Andy Farrell rubbishes claims Wales don't pose serious threat in Six Nations opener
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland head coach Andy Farrell has rubbished the suggestion that Wales do not pose his side a major threat in Sunday's Six Nations opener in Cardiff.
Alun Wyn Jones recovers to take his place in Welsh side to face Ireland in Six Nations
5 years ago by Irish IndependentInspirational skipper Alun Wyn Jones has made an unexpected early recovery from injury to take his place in the second-row as he continues his decade-long battle in the skies with rival Paul O’Connell,...
Peter O’Mahony column: “The athlete’s voice is the most important of all”
5 years ago by Rugby WorldAn exclusive column from the Munster and Ireland back-row who is part of the Rugby Players Ireland boardAll action: Peter O'Mahony faces Scotland (Getty Images)An exclusive column from the Munster and...
Wales v Ireland: Captain Alun Wyn Jones fit for Six Nations opener
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Alun Wyn Jones is passed fit to lead his side into the Six Nations opener against Ireland with wing Louis Rees-Zammit to make his tournament debut.
Team Announcement: George North at centre, Lydiate starts
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named their team to face Ireland in their opening 2021 Six Nations encounter in Cardiff on Sunday (February 7, KO 15.00). Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate makes his first start for Wales...
