All posts tagged "Ireland"
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: This mad Six Nations ends with a flourish
The start of a mad, compelling Six Nations was very different to the end. Ireland, like Scotland, suffered a chastening defeat...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoJeremy Guscott: Stunned! That’s my reaction to England’s Six Nations defeats
Stunned is the only way to describe my reaction to England’s triple losses against Scotland, Ireland, and Italy.
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoIreland 43-21 Scotland: Crowning glory! Irish rediscover their mojo to topple Scotland
Ireland claimed their fourth Triple Crown in five years, and their 12th win on the trot against Scotland, to finish their...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDoris praises his big-match players
IRELAND captain Caelan Doris was proud his side could produce another huge performance to clinch their fourth Triple Crown in five...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoWales 31-17 Italy: At last! Aaron Wainwright leads the charge as the Welsh learn how to win again
After a run of 15 consecutive losses, Wales finally won a Six Nations game – their first since winning in Rome...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoThis result means everything to the players, says Lake
AFTER ending their three-year, 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations, Wales captain Dewi Lake said: “The win means everything to...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 month agoWales U20s vs Italy U20s: The Welsh aiming to hit par in Six Nations finale
Wales U20s head coach Richard Whiffin says his side must beat Italy today to deliver what he believes would represent a...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 month agoIreland U20s vs Scotland U20s: The Irish eye up a Triple Crown feat in Six Nations
Ireland U20s will look to secure a fourth straight victory and complete a Triple Crown when they host Scotland at Virgin...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 month agoFrance U20s v England U20s: Connor Treacey buzzing for French Six Nations finale
England U20s captain Connor Treacey insists his side are relishing the chance to test themselves against Grand Slam-chasing France with a...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoFast Eddie & Co love tales of the unexpected
THERE are times you cannot help but conclude that some pro coaches have got so much time on their hands they...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoWe need to select a ball-carrying 12
THERE has been a lot of criticism of Borthwick’s selections lately, however I want to comment on the backs. I might...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoThis is why I fear for England’s weak underbelly
THE build-up to this Six Nations and how it as unravelled seems reminiscent of the 2015 RWC and, like the group...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 month agoChris Hewett: Another one right in the eye for TMOs
It does not take an unusually sardonic soul, let alone a satirist measuring 9.5 on the Evelyn Waugh Scale of Savagery,...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoJansen leads way to down Scarlets
■By SIMON THOMAS Connacht ..........31pts Scarlets ............14pts Tries: Jansen 16, 38; Aungier 46, Barrett 57, De Buitlear 69 Conversions: Naughton 17,...
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Features
/ 1 month agoYOUNG GUNS
GEORGENEWMAN POSITION AND TEAM Exeter Chiefs and England U20s scrum-half George Newman possesses devastating speed – a trait that has quickly...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoJonathan Davies questions England training intensity after Six Nations defensive lapses
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies believes England’s defensive issues in the Six Nations could be linked...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoSix Nations analysis: Can Scotland finally end their Dublin hoodoo? Or will Ireland prevail?
The general expectation amongst most Irish rugby fans before the first kick-off of the 2026 Six Nations was to see improvements...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Wales rising, England declining? Super Saturday Preview ft. Jonathan Davies!
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by former Wales and British &...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month ago2026 Six Nations analysis: Who takes the crown in this Saturday’s finale?
Three games, three teams in contention, but only one winner of the Six Nations. That is the prospect of this year’s...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month ago2026 Six Nations analysis: Where do England go from here after historic defeat to Italy?
It is not an overstatement to say that Saturday was one of the darkest days in recent English rugby history.
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoSteve Borthwick insists RFU backing remains despite England’s Six Nations defeat to Italy
Steve Borthwick insists he retains the confidence of his RFU bosses despite England’s historic humbling in Rome yesterday.
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoScotland set up Six Nations nail-biter after electrifying victory over France
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu revealed that the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend has been the inspiration behind their remarkable three-match winning...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoAll off to France for the Grand Slam then? Paul Rees on England’s Six Nations slide after another defeat
England set their sights on the Grand Slam but could end up with the wooden spoon.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoChris Boyd insists Gloucester will have to alter their style
New Gloucester technical director Chris Boyd says the team must “modify” their expansive style of play until reinforcements arrive this summer.
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoDarcy Graham confident that Scotland can beat Ireland and win the race for the Six Nations title
Darcy Graham is confident his Scotland side can head to Dublin on Saturday and go home with the Six Nations title.
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoMaro Itoje admits England’s Six Nations defeat to Ireland was ‘hard to switch off from’
Maro Itoje has revealed how the hangover from captaining England to two consecutive losses hit him in the aftermath of the...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoEngland’s Alex Coles supports new contact rules
England’s Alex Coles has welcomed new rules over contact in training but insists he is well looked after anyway by club...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoBen Earl: My journey to 50 England caps has been amazing
Cricket fan Ben Earl raised his bat for 50 England caps in Rome yesterday and colleagues insisted it was never in...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoOrlando Bailey: I’m happy to be at Leicester Tigers
Orlando Bailey squares up against his former club Bath in the Prem Cup semi-final at Welford Road today, having no regrets...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoEngland 18-23 Italy: Steve Borthwick’s stunned squad are left with no defence
England lost their heads and Steve Borthwick’s neck is on the line after they made history of the wrong kind in...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoScotland 50-40 France: Rampant Scots stay in the title hunt
For the first time in Six Nations history, Scotland will go into Super Saturday with a chance of winning the title...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoIreland 27-17 Wales: Hit by lightning! Rhys Carre puts on a show for the visitors
Ireland fans were happy enough with a bonus point win and Wales supporters will point to a second strong performance on...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 month agoItaly U20s 17-37 England U20s: Finn Keylock sparks Red Rose as they hand Italians a finishing lesson
Saracens flyhalf Finn Keylock scored 17 points as England Under-20s returned to winning ways with victory over Italy at Stadio Monigo...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 month agoIreland U20s 48-33 Wales U20s: Daniel Ryan double puts the Irish on track as the Welsh run out of steam
Ireland Under-20s proved too strong for Wales in an entertaining affair at Virgin Media Park in Cork, ending the visitors’ hopes...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoWales skipper Dewi Lake insists win is ‘just around the corner’ for Steve Tandy’s men
Wales’ losing Six Nations streak has stretched to 15 matches – the previous victory coming against Italy in March 2023 –...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoPut Welsh clubs in Prem
THE money men have had their way and meritocracy in rugby is dead. It is not a decision I agree with,...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoPeter Jackson: Key figure Alex Mann puts Wales in contention
And so, let it be said sotto voce, the end is nigh. After losing 15 in a row, Wales have given...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoGalthie’s putting his faith in Tatafu
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The heavy mob: France prop Tevita Tatafu and, below left to right, Uini Atonio, Demba Bamba, Georges-Henri...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoArchie McParland embracing bigger Northampton Saints role ahead of Prem Rugby Cup semi-final
Northampton Saints scrum half, Archie McParland, highlights the excitement within the group ahead of this weekend’s Prem Rugby Cup semi-final against...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoSix Nations 2026 preview: Ireland meet an improving Wales side in Dublin
Round four of the Men’s Six Nations will take us to the first Friday game of this tournament.
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoSix Nations 2026 news: England make nine changes to team for clash against Italy in Rome
Steve Borthwick has reacted to England’s Six Nations slump by completing a radical overhaul of his team to face Italy, including...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoSix Nations 2026 preview: Italy know they can make history against England
Both England and Italy find themselves in the bottom half of the table, though the mood in each camp is very...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoOllie Chessum backs England to revive Six Nations campaign
Defiant Ollie Chessum has told England fans to stick with the team and watch them rescue some respect from the wreckage...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoLawrence Dallaglio: Time for England to go back to the basics after Six Nations defeats
Lawrence Dallaglio admits it is “tough” being an England fan right now, but he has urged disgruntled followers to keep the...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoMike Brown says England are now ‘desperate’ for a win to avoid a Six Nations ‘diaster’
England are a “desperate” side badly needing to rule in Rome to avoid a Six Nations “disaster”, according to former Test...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 month agoBrendan Gallagher: My Six Nations Top 20 – The good, the bad and the rugby
And breathe! In the blink of an eye, we are 60 per cent through the 2026 Six Nations, and we are...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoEngland’s George Ford will ignore outside noise, says brother & Sale Sharks coach Joe
Joe Ford says the noise over whether his brother George should keep his place in the England side after the defeats...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoWales’ Joe Hawkins admits that any head contact in rugby leaves you ‘in bother’
Joe Hawkins has admitted it was “squeaky bum time” following his sin-binning in last weekend’s Six Nations clash with Scotland.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoDragons 15-15 Benetton: The Welsh side go close to making it five in a row
There was late drama at Rodney Parade as the Dragons narrowly missed out on a fifth successive home win after drawing...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoPeter Jackson: Mike Gibson remembers the Welsh lions of ’76
When he sits at home in Belfast next Friday night to watch Ireland-Wales, Mike Gibson could be forgiven for recalling a...
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