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'I'll always remember it': Fans tell their stories of the Six Nations spirit at Ireland v Italy
Matches against the Azzurri are the focus in this week’s instalment of our ‘Hear The Roar’ series with William Hill.
#Aviva Stadium
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# Optimistic
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# Optimistic
'We're definitely seeing progress,' insists Henderson after Ireland defeat in Dublin
The stand-in skipper rued Ireland’s inability to take advantage of France’s yellow card.
# Big Ask
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# Big Ask
Ireland will get a taste of life without Sexton and Murray as in-form France visit
Andy Farrell’s side will need a superb performance to keep their Six Nations hopes alive.
# LASTING EFFECTS
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# LASTING EFFECTS
'It was the hallucinations, the heart palpitations... I was ringing Dr Alan Byrne at 5.30am the night of the Finland game'
Jack Byrne reveals the full extent of Covid-19 battle as he opens up on his club future and dealing with international spotlight ahead of today’s FAI Cup final.
# Brace
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# Brace
Earls double helps Ireland to end 2020 on a positive note with win over Scotland
Cian Healy also got on the scoresheet as Andy Farrell’s side claimed third spot in the Autumn Nations Cup.
# Getting Better
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# Getting Better
Scotland have ‘grown as a team’ since last Ireland clash
Zander Fagerson is confident the team have improved.
# Problems
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# Problems
Farrell's lifeless Ireland worryingly poor in Autumn Nations Cup win over Georgia
The home side only managed to score three points in a dire second-half showing.
# Liveblog
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# Liveblog
As it happened: Ireland v Georgia, Autumn Nations Cup
It’s the third of four matches in the stop-gap series and we’re going minute-by-minute.
# Team News
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# Team News
Burns makes first start at 10 with Daly set for Ireland debut off bench
Andy Farrell has made nine changes to his team for the clash with Georgia.
# Injury Toll
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# Injury Toll
Garry Ringrose suffers broken jaw against Italy in blow for Ireland
The Leinster man could be sidelined for four to six weeks, according to Andy Farrell.
# On To Paris
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# On To Paris
Debutants impress as Ireland secure bonus-point win to keep Six Nations hopes alive
Andy Farrell’s men scored seven tries in a 50-17 win over Italy in Dublin.
# Upset
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# Upset
Superb Saracens power to shock victory in Dublin to end Leinster's European quest
Johnny Sexton and co. were second best against Mark McCall’s outstanding Sarries.
# Fixtures
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# Fixtures
Leinster will be at home again if they reach the Champions Cup semi-finals
If Ulster qualify, they’ll either be away to Exeter or at home against Northampton.
# Liveblog
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# Liveblog
As it happened: Leinster v Ulster, Pro14 final
The first trophy of the restarted season is up for grabs and we’re going minute-by-minute.
# Outnumbered
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# Outnumbered
Munster seal Pro14 semi-final against Leinster by overcoming 13-man Connacht
The western province were shown two red cards and a yellow at the Aviva Stadium.
# Marching On
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# Marching On
Leinster's fully-changed XV happy to give Cullen a 'headache for selection'
There were some impressive individual performances in the 28-10 win over Ulster.
# Unbeaten
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# Unbeaten
Leinster notch 23rd consecutive win as Ulster disappoint before semi-final
Leo Cullen made 15 changes to his starting XV but they still had too much for the northern province.
# Injury Update
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# Injury Update
Leavy not ready to make Leinster comeback against Ulster on Saturday
Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy, and Josh van der Flier are all fine after the win over Munster.
# West Is Best
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# West Is Best
Friend's impressive Connacht notch deserved bonus-point win over Ulster
Bundee Aki scored a powerful try on his 100th appearance for the province.
# Back In Business
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# Back In Business
The return of Irish rugby was better than any of us could have hoped for
Leinster and Munster will reflect on plenty of ups and downs after Leo Cullen’s team edged it.
# Restart
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# Restart
De Allende and Snyman in line for Munster debuts against Leinster
The Springbok pair look likely to come straight into the starting team in Dublin.
# Behind Closed Doors
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# Behind Closed Doors
'Arrangements are all in place': Aviva Stadium ready to host matches
10 years on from its official reopening, the Lansdowne Road venue is planning for another.
# Best Foot Forward
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# Best Foot Forward
Jack Conan on course to be fit before Saracens clash after return to training
The number eight has been working his way back from a broken foot since the World Cup.
# Energia Park
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# Energia Park
Euro 2020 rules out Aviva Stadium for All-Ireland league rugby finals
The Donnybrook venue will host both of this year’s deciders.
# In Charge
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# In Charge
Farrell's Ireland excite Dublin crowd with impressive bonus-point win over Wales
The Irish attack looked fluid, while they improved up front on a good day for the new head coach.
# Housemates
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# Housemates
IRFU state that they have no interest in buying FAI's share of Aviva Stadium
The FAI could considerably ease their debt if they sell off their share of the Lansdowne Road venue.
# Stadium Free By 2020?
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# Stadium Free By 2020?
Government won't block FAI from selling stake in Aviva Stadium
Selling their stake in the stadium may be an avenue from the football body’s grave financial situation.
# Crisis
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# Crisis
Uefa bailout FAI's only remaining hope, says Chair of Oireachtas Sport Committee
The football body are in a mess, and they can’t rely on the State to bail them out.
# Minute-by-Minute
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# Minute-by-Minute
As it happened: Ireland v Denmark, Euro 2020 qualifier
Relive all the drama as Mick McCarthy’s charges played out a dramatic draw against the Danes.
# Hot Prospect
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# Hot Prospect
Impressive O'Connor not expecting to stay with Irish senior team
The Celtic youngster is set to return to the U21s ahead of their crucial qualifier at home to Sweden on Tuesday.
# Seani
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# Seani
'You dream of scoring for your country. It's a long time coming, but better late than never'
Man of the Match Sean Maguire scored his first Ireland goal tonight, two years after his debut.
# All The Goals
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# All The Goals
Watch: Maguire's stunner the pick of the goals in Ireland's clash with New Zealand
Three Irish players scored their first international goals tonight.
# Captain Kylie
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# Captain Kylie
'Three trophies last year, one this year... to us, it's not good enough but we'll take it'
Inspirational as ever, Wexford Youths captain Kylie Murphy popped up with the winner in yesterday’s FAI Cup final.
# Liveblog
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# Liveblog
As it happened: Ireland v Bulgaria, International friendly
We went minute-by-minute as Mick McCarthy’s men welcomed Bulgaria to the Aviva Stadium.
# ENCOURAGING
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# ENCOURAGING
Ireland head to Japan on top of the world after convincing win over Wales
Joe Schmidt and Rory Best signed off at the Aviva Stadium with an encouraging victory.
# Memories
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# Memories
'It’s been a privilege' - Schmidt set to bid farewell in final home game
With Wales in town, the Ireland head coach is hoping for a happy last hurrah.
# Didzy Does It
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# Didzy Does It
'It's been a long time coming. I've hit the bar, hit the post' - McGoldrick relishes first Ireland goal
David McGoldrick scored his first international goal for Ireland to equalise against Switzerland.
# Liveblog
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# Liveblog
As it happened: Ireland v Switzerland, Euro 2020 qualifier
We went minute-by-minute as Mick McCarthy’s men welcomed Switzerland to the Aviva Stadium.
# Quality
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# Quality
Big guns set to return as Schmidt plays strong hand for visit of Wales
Johnny Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and Keith Earls are all set to start.
# First XV
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# First XV
Kleyn primed for Ireland debut, Carbery takes 10 shirt for Italy warm-up
Munster’s Mike Haley is also set for his first international cap as he takes up a spot among the replacements.
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