England will target ‘weak’ Jonathan Sexton, insists Eddie Jones
1 decade ago by The TimesEddie Jones, the England head coach, said last night that his team would target Jonathan Sexton and questioned whether Ireland...
Eddie Jones risks upsetting Ireland with Jonathan Sexton fitness questions
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘I’d just be worried about his welfare if he’s had whiplash injuries’• England team will target some Ireland players on Saturday, says coachMost coaches like to avoid winding up the opposition...
Eddie Jones: England won’t go easy on Jonny Sexton
1 decade ago by The TimesEddie Jones has publicly questioned Ireland and the rectitude of selecting Jonathan Sexton to play for Ireland against England at...
Three new caps for Ireland as they get set for England
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best leads the team and is joined in the front row by Jack McGrath and Mike Ross. The second row sees Donnacha Ryan come in to partner Devin Toner while Josh van der Flier will make his international...
Joe Schmidt’s biggest strength at risk of turning into flaw
1 decade ago by The TimesWhen Jonathan Sexton talks about hearing voices in his head, it is not a result of the worrying number of...
Ireland Six Nations Squad Update
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's National Coaching Team have named the squad for Round 3 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Dave Foley, Jordi Murphy and Craig Gilroy come in for the injured trio of Mike McCarthy, Sean...
Rugby has lost its way, its soul and its reason - time for an overhaul
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe French second-row Yoann Maestri hit Jonathan Sexton when he wasn't looking. Brave or what? Even the muggers usually say, 'Hand it over or else'.
Started 22 games, finished three - the Jonathan Sexton conundrum
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland are more reliant than ever on Jonathan Sexton, yet regularly when they need him most he is no longer on the pitch.
George Kruis: England’s high-intensity training reaping Six Nations rewards
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘Eddie Jones tries to put pressure on us so we are ready for any scenario’• Ireland hit by more injuries but are upbeat over Jonathan SextonEngland’s players say the extra intensity of their...
Yoann Maestri issued with warning but not cited for 'cheap shot' on Johnny Sexton
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrench second row Yoann Maestri has escaped sanction for a nasty shoulder on Ireland outhalf Jonathan Sexton in Les Bleu's 10-9 victory at the Stade de France on Saturday.
