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Six Nations Analysis: Finishing

6 years ago by Rugby World

In the second feature in this new series, Sam Larner breaks down the skill of finishing off opportunitiesLow drive: Tadhg Furlong powers over to score for Ireland (Getty Images)In the second feature in...

Tunnel Cam: Ireland Women v Wales Women

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland made it two Women’s Six Nations wins from two at a rain-soaked Energia Park on Sunday afternoon as Adam Griggs‘ side picked up a bonus point in a 31-12 defeat of Wales. Despite the...

Tunnel Cam: Ireland Women v Wales Women

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland made it two Women’s Six Nations wins from two at a rain-soaked Energia Park on Sunday afternoon as Adam Griggs‘ side picked up a bonus point in a 31-12 defeat of Wales. Despite the...

Johnny Sexton ‘controls the room and says right things at the right time’

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

So much for stormy weather. The clouds may have been gathering around Ireland as they prepared to face Grand Slam champions Wales in Dublin, and not just those being blown in by Storm Ciara. Yet when Johnny...

Griggs hails X-factor of teenage try-scoring sensation Parsons

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland women’s head coach Adam Griggs sang the praises of Galway teenager Beibhinn Parsons after his side went top of the Women’s Six Nations table with a bonus-point triumph over Wales at...

Ireland Go Two For Two With Impressive Bonus Point Win

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland handed Wales their first Guinness Six Nations defeat in two years as Andrew Conway’s 74th-minute bonus point try put the seal on an astute team performance. Andy Farrell’s men sit top...

Ireland Go Two For Two With Impressive Bonus Point Win

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland handed Wales their first Guinness Six Nations defeat in two years as Andrew Conway’s 74th-minute bonus point try put the seal on an astute team performance. Andy Farrell’s men sit top...

RFU denies holding talks with World Cup-winning coach Erasmus to replace Jones

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) described reports linking Rassie Erasmus with the England job as "100 per cent inaccurate", insisting no approach has been made for the South African to replace head coach...

Ireland’s Andy Farrell shuns talk of family duel at Twickenham

6 years ago by The Guardian

• Coach faces his son Owen, England captain, in two weeks • ‘I’ve not even thought about it,’ says Ireland coachThe Farrells practically exude impatience when questions turn to the matter of...

Highlights: France v Italy

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France lead the Six Nations Championship on points difference over Ireland after a 35-22 home victory over Italy in round 2. France were completely dominant in the opening 20 minutes, kicking an early...