IRFU Live Blog: Italy v Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsJoin us for live text commentary of Ireland's opening RBS 6 Nations game against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico (kick-off 3.30pm local time/2.30pm Irish time), with Joe Schmidt's men looking to make a winning...
McGrath Relishing Front Row Duel With Castrogiovanni
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsA year ago Jack McGrath was preparing for his first RBS 6 Nations campaign. He had made the most of replacement appearances against Australia and New Zealand and added five more caps from the bench during...
Zebo Looks To Maintain 'High Standards'
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsWinger Simon Zebo says that Ireland have 'really high expectations and standards that we want to achieve in this tournament', but there is no danger of them taking their eye off the ball in Saturday's...
We Want To Hit The Ground Running - Toner
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsA Championship title cannot be won in the first round but an opening defeat in Rome would certainly be a blow to Ireland's hopes of retaining their RBS 6 Nations crown. Although facing Italy away first...
Jones not getting greedy at Rodney Parade
1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 newsLuc Jones insists he is pleased with the amount of game time he has been afforded this season, despite only featuring twice for Newport Gwent Dragons in the GUINNESS PRO12.
The influence of Kiwis in this years Six Nations
1 decade agoJared PayneAfter making the move from the Blues to Ulster in 2011, Payne was able to claim citizenship to his adopted country and made his debut in a Green jersey in November against South Africa. He will...
Irish Rugby TV: Ulster Bank Junior Cup Final Highlights
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIrish Rugby TV brings you highlights of the Ulster Bank League All-Ireland Junior Cup final which was won in emphatic fashion by Dundalk (55-5 against Bangor).
Head-To-Head: Ireland v Italy
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsA statistical preview of Saturday's opening RBS 6 Nations match between Ireland and Italy at Rome's Stadio Olimpico (kick-off 3.30pm local time/2.30pm Irish time).
Ireland v Italy: Facts & Figures
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women and Under-20s are first into action tonight, taking on their Italy counterparts in Florence and Biella respectively as the opening RBS 6 Nations weekend gets underway. Then, tomorrow...
Irish Rugby TV: Rob Kearney On Ireland's Rome Opener
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAhead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener in Rome, Ireland full-back Rob Kearney said Italy are 'a completely different beast when they're playing at home, especially at the start of the competition'.
