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McNamara Names Ireland Under-20 Team For Six Nations Opener

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Head Coach Noel McNamara has today named his Ireland Under-20 team, sponsored by PwC, to face Scotland in Friday night’s Under-20 Six Nations opener at Irish Independent Park in Cork (kick-off 7.15pm,...

England lose Cowan-Dickie ahead of Six Nations opener against France

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Eddie Jones is set to be without Luke Cowan-Dickie for the opening weekend of the new Six Nations campaign.     England have been forced into a late change of plan for Sunday's...

Focused Bundee Aki puts ‘what ifs’ aside to focus on new goals

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The last time Bundee Aki wore the green jersey, things did not end well but four months on, the Ireland centre is relishing the opportunity to make amends.

AIL steeled Brian Deeny for U20s test

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Versatile Ireland U20s forward Brian Deeny has said that regular exposure to the All-Ireland League has helped him to prepare for the rough and tumble of underage international rugby.

Captain Johnny Sexton pleased as Andy Farrell’s leaders have their say

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland turn the page from one era to the next this week as the 2020 Guinness Six Nations gets underway with not just a new coaching team but also a fresh player leadership group.

Ireland Training In Portugal

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad completed a week long training camp in Portugal on Tuesday before flying back to Dublin after the team to play Scotland in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations was announced...

Ireland Training In Portugal

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad completed a week long training camp in Portugal on Tuesday before flying back to Dublin after the team to play Scotland in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations was announced...

Luke Cowan-Dickie may miss England’s Six Nations opener against France

6 years ago by The Guardian

• Hooker returning home from Algarve base for family reasons• Cowan-Dickie second choice hooker behind Jamie GeorgeLuke Cowan-Dickie could miss England’s Six Nations opener against France on Sunday...

Analysis: What makes a flanker effective in the modern game?

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations is just a few days away! It's been around three months since our last taste of Test Rugby and as always the Six Nations provides plenty of excitement for teams and fans alike.   As...

Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Take a look at Andy Farrell’s first Ireland team announcement as he talks to the media about his selections for the opening game of the Guinness Six Nations 2020. Farrell yesterday named the uncapped...