All posts tagged "Ireland"
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Six Nations
/ 5 years agoScots’ success hinges on Paris performance
Brendan Gallagher looks at key issues Gregor Townsend must address PREVIEW… France v Scotland February 28. Kick-off 3pm, Stade de France...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoIreland head coach Andy Farrell expects three wins starting with Italy
Brendan Gallagher previews Ireland's trip to Italy in the Six Nations after going winless against Wales and France
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRed cards can end clear-out madness
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Dangerman: Peter O’Mahony is sent off by Wayne...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSimon Zebo to decide his next move this week | James Harrington
The former Munster man has time running out on his current deal at Racing 92
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoFrance look on their way to greatness | Jeremy Guscott
Match after match, France seem to be taking strides since Shaun Edwards' arrival to Galthie's coaching staff
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoOur security bus had ‘England’ written on the side!
Brendan Gallagher writes on how inauspicious England looked on their trip to Dublin in 1973 during 'The Troubles'
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoIreland v France: Unlucky Farrell will need to get rub of the green
How should Andy Farrell scheme to beat Six Nations favourites France?
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoNick Mallett calls for Lions tour to be delayed until 2022
The former South Africa head coach and outspoken TV pundit says SA Rugby need to 'push hard' for a delay to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGhiraldini: Even at our best we can still lose by 30 points
Leonardo Ghiraldini reflects on his 14-year career playing Test rugby for Italy, topping more than 100 caps for the Azzurri
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWales flanker Dan Lydiate to miss the rest of the season
Welsh fears are realised as its confirmed Dan Lydiate has suffered an ACL knee injury, and will undergo additional scans to...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGalthie: Italy win the perfect prep for Ireland
Demolition job in Rome sets up the France for their trip to Dublin next weekend
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoThis settled Ireland side are my favourites to win | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott sees strength in Ireland's corner as they prepare to face Wales in the Six Nations
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoI fancy Wales… if they can claim these key battles | Shane Williams
Which statistic is going to light you up most - that Wales have lost the last four games to Ireland or...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJake Ball gives Alun Wyn Jones black eye with punch in Wales training
Jake Ball has not been included in Wales' squad to play Ireland, after 'heated' exchange with Alun Wyn earlier this week
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWomen’s Six Nations gets new format in April
By SAM JACKSON THE delayed Women’s Six Nations will be played in a reduced format across four weekends in April. Rather...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJohn Pullin tribute: A man of honour and player of steel
John Pullin, one of the greatest hookers of his era, and England captain died this week, aged 79
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDragons 20-30 Connacht: Hibbard’s heroics can’t save Dragons
Match report and player ratings from Rodney Parade, where a hat-trick for veteran Hibbard couldn't turn the tide for the Dragons
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEmpty table now that Bastiat has gone
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW EVERY year, Jean-Pierre Bastiat would organise a reunion dinner for those who won...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoIt’s time we delivered Alun Wyn tells Wales
By ALEX BYWATER Fit again: Alun Wyn Jones thunders into the Scots PICTURES: Getty Images A0e Six Nations. World record cap...
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/ 5 years agoIt’s 50 up for Healy in Six Nations
IRELAND head to Cardiff today knowing they have the recent edge over their hosts - November’s 32-9 win in the Autumn...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoAndy Farrell needs a No.10 who will put heat on Sexton
Ireland's fly-half at the 2023 Rugby World Cup appears to be no clear prediction, as an aging Sexton leads the team...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBod was so humble, unlike Prem ‘stars’
MY LIFEIN RUGBY TOM DENTON Driving on: Tom Denton powers through the challenge of Fernandez Lobbe during the Premiership match between...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoIt could go pear-shaped for Eddie Jones very quickly | Brendan Gallagher
Nothing went to plan for England at Twickenham, outclassed and outfought by Scotland
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoCian Healy to notch 50th Six Nations appearances for Ireland
Ireland travel to Cardiff to take on Wales in the opening round of the 2021 Six Nations
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSix Nations round table: Grand Slam or not, let’s see some style!
The Rugby Paper's annual round table Six Nations debate looks a little different this year, but the discussion is just as...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSaracens boys fit and ready vows Jamie George
No worries for the England hooker over his, nor his teammates' fitness levels as Saracens await the Championship season with preparations...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTalks begin to expand Top 14 to 16 next season | James Harrington
A u-turn in French rugby after talk last month suggested the Top 14 would be reduced to 12, now it has...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAmazing Mike was a hero in real life
BACK in 1943 the Wizard comic invented the fictitious ‘wonder’ sportsman William Wilson who was brought up on the Yorkshire Moors...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTry-fests are no help in spotting true talent | Jeff Probyn
Spectators can enjoy the try-fests, but they will come as no comfort to Eddie Jones who will be measuring the quality...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoLondon Irish v Newcastle: Sean O’Brien aims to lead Exiles into Champions Cup
The British & Irish Lion is set to start against high-flying Newcastle Falcons, as London Irish aim to rise up the...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoPivac could use some of Warren’s mindgames | Shane Williams
Shane Williams delves into how Warren Gatland made the 'underdogs' tag work for Wales in their endeavour to win the Six...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoDuhan could make England pay if front row get the edge
Nick Cain previews the Calcutta Cup and believes the disparity between the English and Scottish packs has narrowed
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoGiggleswick were lords of their manor
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Honour: The King meets England in 1938, Giggleswick star Mike Marshall...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMako: I can still play a part in England’s Six Nations title defence
Neale Harvey talks to the England & Lions prop about whether his rehabilitation from an achilles injury will be completed in...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoDan Lydiate is the man to turn Wales into Six Nations contenders | Shane Williams
Even with Josh Navidi returning to full fitness, Shane Williams points to the significance Lydiate can hold within the Wales squad
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMunster 10-13 Leinster: Sexton worry as Larmour seals the win
Jonathan Sexton deals Ireland an injury scare on eve of Six Nations, as Leinster come from behind to beat arch-rivals Munster
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScarlets 10-13 Cardiff Blues: Ace Jarrod Evans pushes his case for Wales
Fly-half Jarrod Evans inspires Blues to narrow win at Parc y Scarlets
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoPivac feels the need for speed in his 9-10 combo | Nick Cain
Nick Cain analyses Wayne Pivac's Wales squad selection for the 2021 Six Nations
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Features
/ 5 years agoJAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN Alldritt’s out of running for Italy with knee injury Blow: Gregory Alldritt must await test results La Rochelle put...
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Jonathan Davies: Playing in that World Cup semi-final was worth the pain
Jonathan Davies joins Neale Harvey for a special interview reflecting on his time playing for the Lions, Wales, Scarlets and Clermont
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoFans’ petition backs Lions tour to South Africa
The petition urging Lions organisers not to switch to a tour in the UK & Ireland has passed 5,000 signatures
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Features
/ 5 years agoMy Life in Rugby – Kevin Maggs: Connolly and Foley ruined my Bath team
The Bristol, Bath, Ulster and Ireland centre discusses his career which had plenty of twists and bends
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoNewcastle show the importance of the Championship, says Pirates’ O’Meara
Alex O'Meara believes Newcastle's time in the Championship has served them well for their strong return to the Premiership
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Features
/ 5 years agoJAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN French pick squad as Six Nations gets the OK Medical joker: Gabriel Ibitoye has finally proved rumours right by...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRhys Patchell is out for the entire Six Nations for Wales
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is set to name his squad for the 2021 Six Nations
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoQuins fly-half Brett Herron looks across Channel
Herron has held talks over departing the Stoop at the end of the season
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Features
/ 5 years agoBring back old guard to steady the ship | Shane Williams
A number of Dragons players can hold a big value in Wayne Pivac's Six Nations plans, writes Shane Williams
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSteve Phillips isn’t right man for the top WRU job insists Moffett
Current WRU chief executive doesn't hold the acumen to turn things around in the long-term, according to ex-Welsh rugby boss
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoLet the Lions play Australia instead of Springboks | Jeremy Guscott
As cases rise in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, Jerry Guscott says the show must go on – even if...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGeorgian giant joins Wasps
WASPS have signed Georgian lock Lasha Jaiani. The 22-year-old was a regular starter for his country in the Autumn Nations Cup...












