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# 6n - This year 2022

Disappointment for Ireland as McWilliams era opens with defeat to Wales at RDS
# 6n
From The42
# 6n

Disappointment for Ireland as McWilliams era opens with defeat to Wales at RDS

Updated Mar 26th 2022, 7:40 PM 12,104 Views 29 Comments

A dominant second-half showing from the visitors saw them win 27-19 in front of a record crowd.

France coach Galthié positive for Covid-19 before Six Nations opener as team named
# XV
From The42
# XV

France coach Galthié positive for Covid-19 before Six Nations opener as team named

Feb 4th 2022, 10:33 AM 5,839 Views 1 Comment

Les Bleus face Italy in Paris on Sunday.

Gray returns for 'red-hot favourites' Scotland as team named for England opener
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From The42
# 6n

Gray returns for 'red-hot favourites' Scotland as team named for England opener

Feb 3rd 2022, 1:41 PM 11,224 Views 2 Comments

Eddie Jones has labelled the hosts heavy favourites ahead of Saturday’s clash at Murrayfield.

# 6n - Last year 2021

Ireland U20s ring the changes as they 'bid to bounce back' against Italy in Cardiff
# 6n
From The42
# 6n

Ireland U20s ring the changes as they 'bid to bounce back' against Italy in Cardiff

Jul 6th 2021, 3:03 PM 4,309 Views 0 Comments

Powerful Munster back row Daniel Okeke earns his first start of the campaign in one of nine switches.

‘I’m keen to get my elbows dirty’ - Vunipola plots his own path towards Six Nations fitness
# Playing On
From The42
# Playing On

‘I’m keen to get my elbows dirty’ - Vunipola plots his own path towards Six Nations fitness

Jan 18th 2021, 7:00 AM 3,737 Views 1 Comment

Elsewhere yesterday, the Springboks’ ‘very good’ Eben Etzebeth returned in Toulon’s win at Racing.

Six Nations ‘planning to go ahead as scheduled’ despite worsening Covid-19 crisis
# Onwards
From The42
# Onwards

Six Nations ‘planning to go ahead as scheduled’ despite worsening Covid-19 crisis

Updated Jan 5th 2021, 12:00 PM 17,532 Views 13 Comments

Andy Farrell’s Ireland are due to open their campaign against Wales in Cardiff on 7 February.

# 6n - All time

'It was really emotional because you don't know the last time you're going to put on an Irish jersey'
# Onwards And Upwards
From The42
# Onwards And Upwards

'It was really emotional because you don't know the last time you're going to put on an Irish jersey'

Feb 18th 2020, 6:45 AM 4,102 Views 0 Comments

After her recent injury return, Ireland fullback Eimear Considine is relishing facing England.

Five-try Ireland get the better of Wales and Storm Ciara to go two from two in Six Nations
# Winning
From The42
# Winning

Five-try Ireland get the better of Wales and Storm Ciara to go two from two in Six Nations

Feb 9th 2020, 3:21 PM 17,227 Views 5 Comments

A brilliant result for Adam Griggs’ side, who go top of the table.

Henshaw's positional switch, Murray returns and more talking points
# Six Nations
From The42
# Six Nations

Henshaw's positional switch, Murray returns and more talking points

Jan 31st 2019, 2:00 PM 32,904 Views 75 Comments

Joe Schmidt has named his first team of the 2019 Six Nations.

How much does #HomeAdvantage matter in the Six Nations?
# Home Advantage
From The42
# Home Advantage

How much does #HomeAdvantage matter in the Six Nations?

Feb 18th 2016, 4:54 PM 18,115 Views 3 Comments

After a disappointing start, Ireland target Six Nations success in Twickenham this weekend.

'Not easy taking this off for the last time': Brian O'Driscoll says thank you and goodbye
# Champions
From The42
# Champions

'Not easy taking this off for the last time': Brian O'Driscoll says thank you and goodbye

Mar 15th 2014, 10:57 PM 11,996 Views 30 Comments

No, thank you Brian.

‘As I get older it gets easier’: Toner in prime condition for Scottish friction
# Interview
From The42
# Interview

‘As I get older it gets easier’: Toner in prime condition for Scottish friction

Feb 2nd 2014, 3:53 AM 3,542 Views 9 Comments

The second row is high on confidence these days and will aim to stop Scotland at source today.

O'Donoghue double helps Ireland Under 20s wash away Scotland
# Report
From The42
# Report

O'Donoghue double helps Ireland Under 20s wash away Scotland

Jan 31st 2014, 7:57 PM 6,849 Views 12 Comments

Mike Ruddock’s side kicked off the Six Nations with a convincing home win.

6 stats to sum up how bad Ireland were in last year's 6 Nations
# Chart Of The Day
From The42
# Chart Of The Day

6 stats to sum up how bad Ireland were in last year's 6 Nations

Jan 30th 2014, 2:03 PM 9,930 Views 11 Comments

This time last year, Ireland were the best at nothing and the worst at plenty.

24 things that will DEFINITELY happen during this year's 6 Nations TV coverage
# TV Guide
From The42
# TV Guide

24 things that will DEFINITELY happen during this year's 6 Nations TV coverage

Jan 29th 2014, 2:07 PM 8,185 Views 13 Comments

Excited fans, tearful props and history lessons from rugby pundits to keep you close to the remote control this spring.

Open Thread: Who would you like to see named in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad today?
# Focus Group
From The42
# Focus Group

Open Thread: Who would you like to see named in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad today?

Jan 14th 2014, 8:00 AM 15,577 Views 67 Comments

Aside from Shaggy and ROG, obviously.

Shoulder surgery likely to rule Sean O'Brien out of Six Nations
# Blow
From The42
# Blow

Shoulder surgery likely to rule Sean O'Brien out of Six Nations

Dec 30th 2013, 2:02 PM 10,777 Views 22 Comments

O’Brien set for surgery after injuring his shoulder against Ulster last weekend.

'Slower than a Mike Ross sprint': is this the worst version of Ireland's Call ever?
# Funeral March
From The42
# Funeral March

'Slower than a Mike Ross sprint': is this the worst version of Ireland's Call ever?

Mar 16th 2013, 3:27 PM 11,308 Views 30 Comments

The Italian band made a right mess of Ireland’s Call in the Stadio Olimpico this afternoon.

As you were: Heaslip expected BOD to resume captaincy
# Coy
From The42
# Coy

As you were: Heaslip expected BOD to resume captaincy

Jan 17th 2013, 6:55 AM 1,061 Views 0 Comments

The number eight said he had not been informed of Declan Kidney’s decision, but will not feel put out if O’Driscoll takes the honour.

Open thread: What Ireland side should start the 6 Nations?
# Your Call
From The42
# Your Call

Open thread: What Ireland side should start the 6 Nations?

Nov 26th 2012, 8:15 AM 7,639 Views 43 Comments

Declan Kidney will have big decisions to make next February.

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