6 Nations Highlights: France v Ireland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance come away with a win that will do wonders for their confidence. Ireland lead 9-3 at the break after some good Sexton place kicking, but the second have was reduced to a turgid war of attrition....
Six Nations 2016: Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt targets the referee after France defeat
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJonathan Sexton in particular given rough treatment in low quality match, but head coach overlooks Ireland's utter lack of ambition
Down and out in Paris
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland are this morning counting the cost of another bruising encounter as four more front-line players injured and leaving Joe Schmidt's resources further depleted ahead of the daunting trip to Twickenham...
Sexton: This will be personal
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland out-half Jonathan Sexton returns to Paris tomorrow for the first time since leaving Racing Metro admitting that he is still "hurt" by some of personal criticism he received during his two-year...
Ireland team named to take on France
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish team has been announced to face France after a six day turn around after a particularly bruising Welsh test.
O'Brien, Sexton and Kearney all named in Ireland team to play France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJonathan Sexton, Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney have all been deemed fit and are selected to start Ireland’s Six Nations clash with France, while Dave Kearney comes in on the wing in place of Keith Earls.
Video: Great news for Ireland as O'Brien, Sexton, Earls and Kearney all took part in training this morning
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland coach Joe Schmidt looks to have been handed a timely boost ahead of Ireland’s clash with France on Saturday as Jonathan Sexton, Sean O’Brien, Keith Earls and Rob Kearney all trained this morning.
Wales’s Dan Biggar may face Scotland after ‘excellent progress’ on ankle injury
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘Indications are that the injury is not considered long term,’ says WRU• Biggar limped out of 16-16 draw with Ireland but may return on SaturdayWales will make a decision on Dan Biggar’s availability...
French rugby paper takes aim at Jonathan Sexton and Ian Madigan with insulting headline
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRenowned French rugby magazine Midi Olympique has taken a swipe at Ireland outhalves Jonathan Sexton and Ian Madigan ahead of our meeting with Les Bleus on Saturday afternoon.
Six Nations: Perfect start slips out of Ireland's grasp against Wales
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyA late Jonathan Sexton penalty at the Aviva Stadium ensured a first draw between Ireland and Wales since 1974 and, more importantly, saw both unable to kick-off their Six Nations campaign with a win.
