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Italy game in doubt over coronavirus

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland’s Six Nations home game against Italy on Saturday week could be set for disruption following a Government review into mass gatherings due to the ongoing spread across Europe of Covid-19 coronavirus.

Felipe Contepomi backs Johnny Sexton to bounce back after ‘bad day’ at the office

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Ireland captain fumbled Ben Youngs’ grubber kick that led directly to England’s opening try and then pulled both kicks at goal badly wide to compound what was already a nightmare outing.

England's Mako Vunipola unlikely to be back in time for Wales visit

6 years ago by The Guardian

Prop remains in Tonga with seriously ill relativeEddie Jones apologises after another loose remarkEddie Jones does not expect to have Mako Vunipola available for England’s Six Nations match against Wales...

Ireland’s backline were ‘spooked’ by England’s effort and attitude | Nick Evans

6 years ago by The Guardian

Home side consistently doubled up on Ireland’s attackers and when it comes to executing a territorial game Eddie Jones’s side are the best in the worldThere was plenty to admire in England’s performance...

England in talks with Six Nations as coronavirus puts Italy games in doubt

6 years ago by The Guardian

England’s finale is scheduled for Rome on 14 MarchItaly’s trip to Dublin on 7 March already under threatThe Rugby Football Union is in talks with Six Nations organisers amid concerns England’s push...

Ben Franks to retire from professional rugby

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that prop Ben Franks will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2019/20 season.   The two-time World Cup winner, 35, has made 37 appearances to date...

CJ Stander was praised for how he dealt with Owen Farrell but it should never have happened

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

While England were ultimately convincing 24-12 winners in Sunday's Six Nations clash, Ireland - and indeed other - fans certainly took note of an incident early in the second half. 

Postponement Of Benetton v Ulster Due To Coronavirus Precautions

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Both GUINNESS PRO14 fixtures set to take place in Italy next weekend have been postponed due to the restrictions enforced by national and local authorities dealing with the threat posed by the Coronavirus...

Six Nations Team of the Weekend: Round Three

6 years ago by Rugby World

Six Nations action returned this weekend after the fallow week. Sam Tremlett picks his team of the weekend once again. What do you think on his selections? Colossal: Courtney Lawes was England's best player...

George Ford warns there is more to come from England after win over Ireland

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England ran out 24-12 winners against Ireland.