Ireland get past France in Dublin round two battle
8 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland moved up to second on the Six Nations table after a 19-9 victory over France in Dublin on Saturday. Conor Murray scored the only try of the game, while Johnny Sexton and Paddy Jackson edged them...
'Sexton and Jackson crucial'
8 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyIreland lock Iain Henderson has claimed both Johnny Sexton and Paddy Jackson are crucial for the squad, praising the fly-half options at Joe Schmidt's disposal.
Top 3 performers - Ireland vs France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray The Irish scrum-half was outstanding as usual today. He has become an integral cog in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland machine. The Munster man was an ever present threat around each ruck, making...
'It was a call like any other, we debated it' - Joe Schmidt on the return of 'fully fit' Sexton
8 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland coach Joe Schmidt is confident that Jonathan Sexton is fit enough to face France after naming the Leinster out-half to play his first game in a month, with Ulster man Paddy Jackson dropping to...
6 Nations - Weekend Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKick off: Saturday 2:25pm Location: Murrayfield TV: RTE Two/BBC One Odds: Scotland 1/1 v Wales 5/6 Both sides suffered narrow defeats in Round 2. Wales endured a 5 point loss at home to England...
Sexton fit for France but 'no divine right to selection'
8 years ago by Irish IndependentJonathan Sexton will be fit to face France this weekend but has been warned that he has “no divine right to selection” as Joe Schmidt ponders whether to continue with Paddy Jackson at out-half.
Ireland 34 man squad for France announced
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has released his 34 man squad for Ireland's crunch fixture with France this weekend. Jonathan Sexton comes back into the fold with Peter O'Mahony also back in for Ireland. Dan Leavy comes...
Ireland lead the way with five players in the official Six Nations team of the week
8 years ago by Irish IndependentFor the second week in-a-row, Paddy Jackson's performance has earned him a spot in the statistics-based Six Nations team of the week.
6 Nations - Team of the Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Joe Marler The England loose head performed admirably against Francis and left his mark on Jones in the 2nd half. He was dominant in loose play making 16/16 tackles and used his large frame to...
Schmidt delights at flyhalf selection dilemma
8 years ago by Super Sport.comIreland flyhalf Paddy Jackson's virtuoso display in Saturday's Six Nations win over Italy means Johnny Sexton has a battle on his hands to reclaim his starting place, head coach Joe Schmidt has said.
