# RBS 6 Nations

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# Analysis

Analysing defeat in Cardiff: what are your questions for Eddie O'Sullivan and Murray Kinsella?

It’s England in Dublin this weekend.

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Mar 13th 2017, 10:33 AM

# captain's log

'The hardships you've gone through, the sacrifices...that moment crystallises everything'

Rob Saunders was handed the Irish captaincy at 22 – having never played for the senior team before.

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Mar 9th 2017, 9:30 PM

# partners

'It will potentially be the trickiest test for myself and Garry'

Robbie Henshaw says he’s looking forward to playing Wales under lights.

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Feb 27th 2017, 2:04 PM

# 10 years on

'I've heard it said by a few English players that some of them felt uneasy before kick-off'

Denis Leamy on ‘getting into the guts’ of Jonny Wilkinson and a ‘perfect day’ in 2007.

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Feb 24th 2017, 9:00 PM

# 10 years on

'In the changing room you see the guys' eyes welling up - sometimes it's the unspoken stuff'

Isaac Boss has special memories of facing England at Croke Park in 2007.

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Feb 24th 2017, 10:47 AM

# Tuesday

We'll Leave It There So: Sexton fit for France, PieGate ends in tears and all today's sport

Elsewhere, a new role for Damien Duff while Dan Carter’s drink-driving has cost dearly.

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Feb 21st 2017, 8:02 PM

# Fallout

Ireland face 'nerve-wracking' 6 Nations campaign following Scotland defeat - Kearney

A second loss in the RBS 6 Nations is not an option, says the Ireland full-back.

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Feb 6th 2017, 3:40 PM

# Scores

WATCH: All six tries from Ireland's disappointing Six Nations defeat in Scotland

Ireland’s Six Nations campaign did not get the start that we hoped for today.

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Feb 4th 2017, 5:03 PM

# BOD

'I remember vividly thinking that this guy has got something special'

Brian O’Driscoll has been impressed with Garry Ringrose’s emergence at outside centre.

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Feb 2nd 2017, 11:20 AM

# The Italian Job

'I love my country but I'll see where my life takes me': Conor O'Shea on seeking opportunities outside of Ireland

The former Ireland fullback on taking over as Azzurri boss and the prospect of facing his homeland in Rome next year.

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Apr 14th 2016, 6:15 AM

# Against the head

'It's a big collision, isn't it?': Mike McCarthy on that hit and his severe concussion

Leinster and Ireland second-row Mike McCarthy is on his way back after that sickening Six Nation’s concussion.

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Apr 2nd 2016, 11:00 AM

# Friday

We'll Leave It There So: Aussie set for Irish debut, O'Neill believes in youth and all today's sport

Elsewhere, Rafael Benitez is back in the Premier League while the Irish cricketers are out of the T20 World Cup.

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Mar 11th 2016, 8:01 PM

# Mind Games

Eddie Jones stirs the pot: 'Sexton's mother and father would be worried about the whiplash'

The England coach has been full of chat ahead of Saturday’s crucial clash at Twickenham.

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Feb 25th 2016, 1:58 PM

# Triple Crown Size

Meet the Irish rugby team's secret weapon for this weekend's match

He’s more than willing to answer Ireland’s call.

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Feb 21st 2014, 1:49 PM

# Meet and Greet

In pictures: Captains and coaches do their duty at the 6 Nations launch

Here’s what happened when the men and women of six rugby nations met in London today.

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Jan 22nd 2014, 3:40 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

England v Ireland, Six Nations

A St. Patrick’s Day showdown with the old enemy! Could Kidney’s men quash Lancaster’s English renaissance? Review our live coverage to find out.

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Mar 17th 2012, 4:52 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Wales v France, Six Nations

With history and expectation weighing on their shoulders, could Wales rise to the occasion and claim a third Grand Slam in the space of eight years?

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Mar 17th 2012, 2:35 PM

# Auld Enemy

Best Ireland ready for England challenge

Fresh from leading Ireland to a convincing victory over Scotland, Ulster’s Rory Best anticipates further improvement against England at Twickenham

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Mar 14th 2012, 9:59 AM

# no surprises

Kidney announces side to face England

Leinster flanker Sean O’Brien rejoins the pack in anticipation of Ireland’s Six Nations showdown with England at Twickenham.

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Mar 13th 2012, 1:48 PM

# Pride

Best ‘honoured’ to receive captaincy

Taking the place of Paul O’Connell, Ulster veteran Rory Best will lead the Irish side to face Scotland on Saturday.

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Mar 7th 2012, 7:20 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

France v Ireland, Six Nations

A Six Nations clash nearly a month in the making. Could Kidney’s men display that killer instinct, or were we doomed to suffer another gloomy afternoon in Paris?

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Mar 4th 2012, 2:50 PM

# Controversy

Strettle rues disallowed try

The winger has vented his frustration in the direction of match officials after the TMO intervened to deny England a crucial try at Twickenham yesterday.

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Feb 26th 2012, 1:53 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

England v Wales, Six Nations

Stuart Lancaster’s new look England were defending a 100% record at Twickenham, but did they have what it took to worry the World Cup semi-finalists?

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Feb 25th 2012, 3:58 PM

# Six Nations

Non, merci: Only ‘a few hundred’ take up offer of rescheduled France match

The IRFU has said that it does not expect the thousands that travelled for the postponed Six Nations clash in Paris earlier this month to return for the rescheduled game in March.

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Feb 22nd 2012, 5:26 PM

# Engage

Wales plan for Ireland without key duo

Warren Gatland says prop Gethin Jenkins and fly-half Rhys Priestland are out of the start of the Six Nations campaign.

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Jan 25th 2012, 12:21 PM

# Six Nations

Tindall out for England as O'Driscoll talks of wrecking Slam

Ireland’s captain says all the pressure is on England, who have only beaten Ireland once in their last eight meetings.

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Mar 18th 2011, 11:31 AM

# French connection

Are Ireland to face future world kings tomorrow?

After a traumatic autumn, Les Bleus will continue their climb back to the top of the game in Dublin tomorrow.

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Feb 12th 2011, 8:00 PM

# Different Class

Five things we learned this weekend

Gurning drunks, mangled classic-rock and through-the-legs nonsense from the French. There’s much to take in this Monday.

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Feb 7th 2011, 4:39 PM

# Comment

From Grand Slam to giant slump

After an unconvincing performance in their Six Nations opener, Mark Hobbs tries to identify find where it’s going wrong for the 2009 Grand Slam winners.

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Feb 6th 2011, 5:09 PM

# RBS 6 Nations

Already out of Italy trip, Tommy Bowe is now a worry for France game

Ospreys physio is not optimistic of winger facing France a week after trip to Italy.

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Jan 28th 2011, 12:14 PM

# The hurt locker

Jerry Flannery facing another frustrating six weeks on the sidelines

It’s not good news for the Munster hooker after scan.

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Jan 5th 2011, 3:18 PM