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Tuesday 27 October 2020
The blindside typified an apparent renewed focus on skills during the win over Italy.
Jamison Gibson-Park’s international debut was tempered with a tight hamstring.
Training and form carry a great deal more weight under Andy Farrell, the Munster wing says.
The U20 head coach picked up a personal gong this week, but is quick to deflect praise towards a team who could have easily been celebrating under different circumstances this weekend.
There are many unknowable variables as Covid-19 spreads, but Farrell hopes that player welfare concerns are maintained and Ireland avoid playing five Tests in five weeks.
Noel McNamara’s men have every right to expect their match to be called off, but can’t afford to stop preparing to face France.
The squad trained in Abbottstown today believing they are well in the hunt for the Championship.
Clare woman Edel McMahon is feeling the benefits of moving away to play with Wasps.
Alun Wyn Jones bemoaned the lack of action on the incident from officials.
Eddie Jones’ side were dominant and 33-16 up before the explosive centre smashed into George North.
Ireland’s game is off, but the Six Nations rumbled on and we went minute-by-minute.
The pair have missed out on international duty since featuring the World Cup final.
There was an option to play the fixture behind closed doors, but organisers have moved to postpone it until later in the year.
The Leinster head coach sees no reason to lose faith in Ireland’s 34-year-old out-half.
The 24-year-old may return for the latter stages of the Cardiff Blues’ Guinness Pro14 campaign, per the WRU.
The head coach’s first defeat was a painful one.
Robbie Henshaw found it hard to spin positives out of Ireland’s loss in London.
Adam Griggs’ side were outclassed and suffered their first defeat of the year.
We went minute-by-minute as Andy Farrell’s resurgent Ireland faced the World Cup finalists.
Physicality has been a keyword for Ireland this week, but the skipper cautions that it means more than strength.
Triple Crown last night, Ireland U20s can add the Championship and Grand Slam if they sustain their winning run.
The hard-working hooker has waited patiently for his chance for a run as starter and is keen on growing into the role.
Noel McNamara’s were in sublime form as they scored six tries in Northampton.
The winger says his brush with senior rugby was a ‘surprise’,but it didn’t appear to take him aback.
Andy Dunne and Murray Kinsella examine the key issues in forensic detail ahead of this Sunday’s showdown in Twickenham between Ireland and England.
After feeling the full benefit of home support against Scotland and Wales, the Grand Slam winners will put their streak on the line in England.
Noel McNamara has made four changes to the side that defeated Wales last time out.
The Ireland U20 prop is willing to switch to either side of the scrum.
Comebacks are rare in this game.
Aki insists that all Ireland centres work on having a good relationship. But his long-standing partnership with Henshaw brings something different.
Forwards coach Colm Tucker also says the young side took huge benefit from their brush with the seniors.
While many generations in Irish rugby are scarred by Twickenham, the 23-year-old has only fond memories of playing there.
The tension of the World Cup and Japan has, for now at least, dissipated.
It’s not long since Andy Farrell felt the emotion that’s tied up with watching his son play, but he easily shelves it once on coaching duty.
The centre had been ruled out of the upcoming England match, but is doubtful for round five and six.
The Munster wing signed a two-year deal in 2018, but has become a more regular fixture in the Ireland setup since.
Head coach Andy Farrell also signalled a clean bill of health for Robbie Henshaw.
Heavy overnight rain in the city means the IRFU had to move training to Musgrave Park.
The open training sessions rarely pass without a marker being laid on one side or the other.
Wales are already without Gareth Anscombe and Rhys Patchell, while Dan Biggar was forced off in the first half against Ireland.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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