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Sexton Looking To Build Momentum With Cardiff Performance

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton reckons their practice game against Ulster last weekend served as perfect preparation for this Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales. Forced to sit out...

Sexton Looking To Build Momentum With Cardiff Performance

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton reckons their practice game against Ulster last weekend served as perfect preparation for this Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales. Forced to sit out...

Wallabies eye Grand Slam, but need go-ahead from Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies are attempting to forge a Grand Slam tour in November by adding an Irish fixture to their existing ones scheduled against England, Scotland and Wales.   Rugby Australia is in talks...

Six Nations 2021 in focus: Ireland

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

After an inconsistent 2020, will Andy Farrell's Ireland be able to challenge Six Nations favourites France and England in 2021?

Wales aim to reclaim pride against fiery Irish

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final fixture of the Six Nations’ opening weekend takes place at the Principality Stadium where Wales will host the Irish.   It is no secret that Wales have fallen on tough times and many...

Covid scandal rocks Wales ahead of Six Nations clash against Ireland

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Wales have been rocked ahead of Sunday’s Six Nations opener against Ireland after star winger Josh Adams was suspended for breaching Covid-19 protocols.

Andrew Porter determined to make tighthead position his own despite Tadhg Furlong’s return

5 years ago by Irish Independent

No sooner had Andrew Porter gotten used to being Leinster and Ireland’s first-choice tighthead then the return of Tadhg Furlong has him looking over his shoulder again.

‘I have a sneaky suspicion this is going to be Ireland's tournament’ – Luke Fitzgerald gives Six Nations verdict

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Luke Fitzgerald is backing Ireland to rediscover their top form and capture the 2021 Six Nations title.

Jonathan Sexton fit for Ireland's Six Nations opener

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton has returned to full training and has declared himself fit for Ireland's opening Six Nations match against Wales in Cardiff.   “I trained fully today with the...