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England stick after Wales twist for Six Nations clash
# As You Were
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# As You Were

England stick after Wales twist for Six Nations clash

Feb 8th 2024, 1:25 PM 3,436 Views 8 Comments

Halfpenny to miss most of Super Rugby season with injury suffered against Munster
# Leigh Laid Low By The Lee
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# Leigh Laid Low By The Lee

Halfpenny to miss most of Super Rugby season with injury suffered against Munster

Feb 8th 2024, 9:48 AM 5,590 Views 5 Comments

After World Cup struggles, Ireland's lineout proves point of strength against France
# Air Force
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# Air Force

After World Cup struggles, Ireland's lineout proves point of strength against France

Feb 8th 2024, 7:30 AM 1,880 Views 5 Comments

Wilhelm de Klerk: South Africa's loss is Ireland's gain as U20s chase another Slam
# Centre Of Attention
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# Centre Of Attention

Wilhelm de Klerk: South Africa's loss is Ireland's gain as U20s chase another Slam

Feb 8th 2024, 7:00 AM 12,628 Views 2 Comments

Crowley puts his own stamp on Ireland's slick attacking system
# Pulling The Strings
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# Pulling The Strings

Crowley puts his own stamp on Ireland's slick attacking system

Feb 8th 2024, 6:30 AM 3,057 Views 0 Comments

Attack coach Mike Catt was impressed with how the out-half responded to some early setbacks in Marseille.

The Ireland team we’d like to see start against Italy
# Selection
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# Selection

The Ireland team we’d like to see start against Italy

Feb 7th 2024, 6:50 PM 12,347 Views 17 Comments

Andy Farrell’s side welcome the Azzurri to Dublin on Sunday.

Grand Slam star Gleeson not named in squad as Ireland U20s reshuffle pack for Italy clash
# Top Picks
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# Top Picks

Grand Slam star Gleeson not named in squad as Ireland U20s reshuffle pack for Italy clash

Feb 7th 2024, 5:46 PM 10,843 Views 4 Comments

Garry Ringrose 'progressing nicely' as Ireland turn attention to Italy
# Update
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# Update

Garry Ringrose 'progressing nicely' as Ireland turn attention to Italy

Feb 7th 2024, 2:26 PM 4,642 Views 15 Comments

George North returns as Wales boss Gatland rings changes for England
# Team News
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# Team News

George North returns as Wales boss Gatland rings changes for England

Feb 7th 2024, 1:54 PM 3,767 Views 2 Comments

France lock Willemse to miss two Six Nations games following Ireland red card
# Disciplinary
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# Disciplinary

France lock Willemse to miss two Six Nations games following Ireland red card

Feb 6th 2024, 8:37 PM 4,708 Views 18 Comments

Munster injury boost as Snyman returns to full training ahead of schedule
# Injury Update
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# Injury Update

Munster injury boost as Snyman returns to full training ahead of schedule

Feb 6th 2024, 8:03 PM 5,454 Views 9 Comments

How Hugo Keenan's defensive plays were a key part of Ireland's win in France
# Analysis
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# Analysis

How Hugo Keenan's defensive plays were a key part of Ireland's win in France

Feb 6th 2024, 8:00 PM 4,517 Views 15 Comments

The fullback worked hard all night and made some huge tackles at the Stade Vélodrome.

Over 1 million tune in to watch Ireland's 38-17 win over France
# Team Of Us
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# Team Of Us

Over 1 million tune in to watch Ireland's 38-17 win over France

Feb 6th 2024, 4:40 PM 5,601 Views 8 Comments

World Rugby announce referee change for Ireland-Italy game on Sunday
# Ref Watch
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# Ref Watch

World Rugby announce referee change for Ireland-Italy game on Sunday

Feb 6th 2024, 1:57 PM 13,335 Views 11 Comments

Former Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery appointed Springboks defence coach
# CONFIRMED
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# CONFIRMED

Former Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery appointed Springboks defence coach

Feb 6th 2024, 12:24 PM 12,913 Views 25 Comments

Rassie Erasmus is returning to the position of head coach.

Scotland lose Luke Crosbie and Richie Gray for rest of Six Nations
# Double Blow
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# Double Blow

Scotland lose Luke Crosbie and Richie Gray for rest of Six Nations

Feb 6th 2024, 10:50 AM 4,470 Views 2 Comments

'It's almost like the World Cup was a stepping stone to keep going, keep improving'
# Momentum
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# Momentum

'It's almost like the World Cup was a stepping stone to keep going, keep improving'

Feb 6th 2024, 10:01 AM 4,308 Views 14 Comments

'Resentment and bitterness' in French camp after Ireland defeat
# Les Grumps
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# Les Grumps

'Resentment and bitterness' in French camp after Ireland defeat

Feb 5th 2024, 4:56 PM 13,185 Views 28 Comments

'He’s the best suited scrum-half in the world to the way that we want to play'
# Rugby Weekly Extra
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# Rugby Weekly Extra

'He’s the best suited scrum-half in the world to the way that we want to play'

Feb 5th 2024, 12:04 PM 8,824 Views 13 Comments

'It opened up my eyes to how good Faz is with people' - Nash on milestone night in France
# Words Of Wisdom
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# Words Of Wisdom

'It opened up my eyes to how good Faz is with people' - Nash on milestone night in France

Feb 5th 2024, 8:10 AM 8,218 Views 28 Comments

Ireland have shot at Grand Slam history after magic in Marseille
# Doubling Up
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# Doubling Up

Ireland have shot at Grand Slam history after magic in Marseille

Feb 5th 2024, 7:15 AM 3,689 Views 3 Comments

No team has ever won back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations era.

Wales and Lions legend Barry John dies
# RIP
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# RIP

Wales and Lions legend Barry John dies

Feb 4th 2024, 6:13 PM 5,128 Views 1 Comment

Gatland buoyed by Wales recovery after 'terrible' first half
# Hope
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# Hope

Gatland buoyed by Wales recovery after 'terrible' first half

Feb 4th 2024, 11:38 AM 2,716 Views 4 Comments

Dupont confident France will 'bounce back' after Ireland humbling
# Optimism
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# Optimism

Dupont confident France will 'bounce back' after Ireland humbling

Feb 4th 2024, 11:00 AM 4,986 Views 13 Comments

Ireland serve up ideal tonic to shake off any lingering World Cup blues
# Marseille
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# Marseille

Ireland serve up ideal tonic to shake off any lingering World Cup blues

Feb 4th 2024, 7:45 AM 3,975 Views 6 Comments

Andy Farrell’s team made a blistering start to their Six Nations campaign on a memorable weekend in Marseille.

Ireland claim brilliant win in France to start Six Nations U20 campaign in style
# Flying Start
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# Flying Start

Ireland claim brilliant win in France to start Six Nations U20 campaign in style

Feb 3rd 2024, 10:18 PM 11,149 Views 29 Comments

Munster escape with victory over Crusaders at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
# Squeaker
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# Squeaker

Munster escape with victory over Crusaders at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Feb 3rd 2024, 7:08 PM 14,389 Views 16 Comments

A missed conversion with the clock red cost the Crusaders a comeback draw on Leeside.

Scotland edge Wales in Six Nations thriller to end Cardiff curse
# Relief
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# Relief

Scotland edge Wales in Six Nations thriller to end Cardiff curse

Feb 3rd 2024, 7:01 PM 5,982 Views 9 Comments

England survive scare to squeeze past Italy
# Off The Mark
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# Off The Mark

England survive scare to squeeze past Italy

Feb 3rd 2024, 4:38 PM 5,435 Views 22 Comments

'It was special' - Joe McCarthy savours memorable night in Marseille
# Reaction
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# Reaction

'It was special' - Joe McCarthy savours memorable night in Marseille

Feb 3rd 2024, 1:00 PM 4,513 Views 5 Comments

'Stunned from the off' - The French press fallout as Galthie insists Six Nations isn't over
# Reaction
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# Reaction

'Stunned from the off' - The French press fallout as Galthie insists Six Nations isn't over

Feb 3rd 2024, 11:09 AM 18,897 Views 20 Comments

O'Mahony: 'I’d have given the whole lot up for a win'
# Captain
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# Captain

O'Mahony: 'I’d have given the whole lot up for a win'

Feb 3rd 2024, 6:30 AM 8,358 Views 23 Comments

The Ireland captain said Friday’s victory over France was one of the best wins of his career.

'Keep hammering' - Crowley glad to shrug off early blips and nail his lines in second half
# Trust
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# Trust

'Keep hammering' - Crowley glad to shrug off early blips and nail his lines in second half

Feb 3rd 2024, 12:37 AM 5,181 Views 14 Comments

Watch: All of the highlights as Ireland kick off the Six Nations in style
# Highlights
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# Highlights

Watch: All of the highlights as Ireland kick off the Six Nations in style

Feb 3rd 2024, 12:06 AM 3,414 Views 3 Comments

'Outstanding' Joe McCarthy rises to the occasion in Marseille
# Impact
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# Impact

'Outstanding' Joe McCarthy rises to the occasion in Marseille

Feb 2nd 2024, 11:52 PM 3,551 Views 3 Comments

Our player ratings as Ireland blast their way past France in Marseille
# Marks Out Of 10
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# Marks Out Of 10

Our player ratings as Ireland blast their way past France in Marseille

Feb 2nd 2024, 11:12 PM 14,669 Views 17 Comments

Ireland’s locks were totemic as they beat the will out of their French opponents at the Stade Velodrome.

How did you rate Ireland in their five-try win in France?
# Marks Out Of 10
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# Marks Out Of 10

How did you rate Ireland in their five-try win in France?

Feb 2nd 2024, 10:40 PM 10,592 Views 25 Comments

Five-try Ireland make dream start to Grand Slam defence in France
# Up And Running
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# Up And Running

Five-try Ireland make dream start to Grand Slam defence in France

Feb 2nd 2024, 10:01 PM 11,750 Views 106 Comments

Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher scored the tries at the Stade Vélodrome.

As it happened: France v Ireland, Six Nations From The 42
Live Feb 2nd 2024, 7:00 PM

As it happened: France v Ireland, Six Nations

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
# SQOTW
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# SQOTW

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Feb 2nd 2024, 5:00 PM 6,822 Views 4 Comments

How closely have you been paying attention to the sports news this week?