Beirne hoping Schmidt gets to watch back his man-of-the-match display against Ospreys
‘I even forgot my scrum cap,’ said Beirne after arriving late to help Munster win in Wales.
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‘I even forgot my scrum cap,’ said Beirne after arriving late to help Munster win in Wales.
‘I’m not going to sit here and say we’re delighted with the performance.’
‘Everything seemed to be fine, then a couple of things went wrong and we just couldn’t right it again.’
‘We’re normally nailed on at the set-piece,’ said Schmidt.
Tries from Quinn Roux, Jacob Stockdale, Keith Earls and Conor Murray delivered a bonus point win that feels hard to celebrate.
Ultan Dillane is delighted to have worked his way through intense competition to get a first Six Nations start.
The hooker was already primed to grab an opportunity before Wales stopped England’s march to the Grand Slam.
Wales made history with a record 12th successive win in Test matches to keep their Grand Slam bid on course.
Warren Gatland’s side bullied their way through 34 phases to force Cory Hill’s match-turning try.
Gregory Aldritt forced his way over for two late tries as France secured a bonus point victory over Scotland after 88 long minutes.
The explosive Leinster hooker will make just a 10th start for Ireland, his first in the Six Nations.
Joe Schmidt has pushed for continuity in attack with the selection of Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton.
The scrum-half had a nightmare journey to meet with Ulster before his switch from Connacht.
‘When you have a guy like him running down your channel, you’d be a bit scared. I know I would be.’
The skills coach also feels Johnny Sexton will continue to play his game, despite the inherent injury threat it brings.
Tadhg Beirne is ‘progressing well’ on his return from injury, according to future head coach Andy Farrell.
Marmion has shaken off the ankle injury which has hampered him through the early portion of the season.
The Wales fullback came through symptom-free after contact training with Scarlets last week.
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After a difficult week, Cian Healy is hungry to get Ireland back on track at Murrayfield.
‘It’s an incredibly simple route from The Balmoral to Murrayfield. How the policemen got lost will forever be a bit of a mystery for us.’
‘If he sees you going for it, he’ll let you think you’re going to have it, and then he’ll put the ball past you.’
The Ireland head coach was enthusiastic about the prospect of entering a crucial game without his first choice lock and centres
Noel McNamara’s men go to Scotland on Friday looking to back up their brilliant opening night performance.
The Munster man has had to wait and work before his latest taste of Six Nations rugby.
Defeat to England has Ireland maintaining a tight focus against a team who will be a World Cup rival come September.
Scrum coach Greg Feek hopes to have Keith Earls fit for Murrayfield.
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Joe Schmidt admits it is a frustration to see his side stutter first game out again.
The England head coach says his side haven’t started working on their attacking game, so improvements are bound to come as the tournament wears on.
Joe Schmidt’s side were under pressure from first minute to last as England grabbed a bonus point win.
‘I don’t think I’ve seen a game where our opponents got so many physical, dominant tackles.’
Only a late trio of Italy tries took any gloss off a fine Scottish performance.
The head coach paid credit to his side’s mental toughness as they twice faced 11-point deficits in the first half.
Noel McNamara’s men had to battle back from 11 down twice before grabbing a superb win.
Cork plays host to Ireland’s next generation against the might of England tonight.
The blindside cut an intense figure as he put the final touches on preparation for the opener.
Ireland’s head coach stressed the importance of respecting an opponent’s ability.