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March
March 2024
Ireland are Six Nations champions again after squeezing past Scots
Andy Farrell’s men have sealed back-to-back titles after a hard-fought win in Dublin.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
16 Mar
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LATE CHANGE
Larmour starts as Keenan ruled out of Ireland's clash with Scotland
16 Mar
4.2k
11
Number 10
Crowley can see out impressive first Six Nations as Ireland's main man
The 24-year-old has added classy touches and a notable physicality at out-half.
16 Mar
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15
spicy
'We're not playing tennis or golf... you've got to be on the edge'
16 Mar
2.4k
5
Eligibility
'He's a French player born in France' - Les Bleus believe Frisch is committed
15 Mar
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26
Eligible
Ireland boss Farrell says Frisch is '100% still at the front of our minds'
15 Mar
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longevity
'It takes unbelievable dedication and courage to stay at the top'
15 Mar
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13
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How Ireland's defence took backward steps against England
With Scotland coming to town, Simon Easterby’s charges will be highly motivated.
14 Mar
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4
HIA
'You trust the experts' - Farrell confident Nash is good to go
14 Mar
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5
Same Again
Ireland XV unchanged for Scotland clash but opt for 5/3 bench split
Calvin Nash is on the right wing, while Harry Byrne and Garry Ringrose come into the 23.
14 Mar
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Team news
Scotland make two changes for Six Nations visit to Ireland
14 Mar
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reflection
'Paulie is realistic' - Ireland calm about lineout hiccups
13 Mar
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finale
Scotland are no mugs. Ireland have to deliver on Super Saturday
Gregor Townsend’s side are playing for a Triple Crown as they aim to end their losing streak against Ireland.
Murray Kinsella
12 Mar
4.2k
14
Eligibility
Munster worried by Frisch call-up as Ireland wait to see what happens
The province are also said to be concerned about Mike Haley attracting interest from England.
Murray Kinsella
12 Mar
7.3k
13
HIA
Ireland say Nash and Frawley are 'on track' to play against Scotland
12 Mar
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25
Matchday 23
Injuries could force changes on Farrell's Ireland for Scotland clash
11 Mar
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title on the line
Still a major prize on offer as Ireland look to learn from tough lessons
The chance to secure the Six Nations title should not be sniffed at.
Murray Kinsella
11 Mar
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Skipper
'A savage battle' - Tough day for Ireland captain O'Mahony in London
10 Mar
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Endgame
2 points up, 6 minutes to play - what happened next for Ireland?
Ireland were unable to get out of their own half in the crucial closing minutes.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
10 Mar
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27
The Boss Men
'It's between Andy and I' - Farrell and Borthwick play down half-time exchange
9 Mar
7.6k
24
Next Job
'We've got a championship to win... It's a super important week'
9 Mar
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60
Thriller
Heartbreak for Ireland as Grand Slam dream killed by England
The English were deserved winners at a bouncing Twickenham.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Twickenham
9 Mar
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56
right wing
'I’m not going to say starting for Ireland feels like the norm... I don’t want it to stop'
9 Mar
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0
step four
Logic suggests Ireland will have too much quality for this English team
9 Mar
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Rallying Cry
'We believe we're going to win... This is England. This is home'
8 Mar
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5
familiar face
'It’s not a deal... I've coached against Ireland twice before'
8 Mar
6.0k
3
Selection
Ireland locked and loaded after Farrell finalises tough call
The decision to go for a 6/2 bench split means Garry Ringrose has missed out.
7 Mar
4.8k
8
Team news
21-year-old wing Feyi-Waboso starts for England against Ireland
7 Mar
5.9k
21
Nous
Cian Healy is one of Ireland's greatest players of all time
The 36-year-old hopes to continue playing into next season.
7 Mar
7.9k
13
Up and Running
Flannery in for a thrilling chapter as Springboks defence coach
6 Mar
2.9k
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Nuisance
Destructive Doris key to Ireland's 'slow poison' defence
Only two other players in the Six Nations have been in more opposition rucks.
Murray Kinsella
6 Mar
3.7k
2
no scrum no win
'We were rattled' - Irish scrum aims to avoid repeat of 2022 debacle
6 Mar
3.5k
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Irish Abroad
'If you told me I'd be playing Super Rugby, I'd have laughed in your face'
5 Mar
8.1k
2
Old Enemy
It was the 1970s when Ireland last beat England five times in a row
Andy Farrell’s side know they are likely to face an English onslaught this weekend.
Murray Kinsella
4 Mar
4.5k
4
decisions
England selection uncertain as Borthwick weighs big calls for Ireland
4 Mar
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3
Shotokan
'I came to Japan with the mindset that everything I know is wrong'
2 Mar
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February
February 2024
gueule de bois
Les Bleus' RWC hangover paints Farrell's Ireland in positive light
29 Feb
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How is Felix Jones' England defence shaping up for Ireland?
The former Ireland fullback has implemented a new ultra-aggressive system.
28 Feb
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10
merchants of ennis
Munster promote academy trio while Casey, Ahern, and Loughman report for URC duty
Updated 27 Feb
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12
Selection
Returning big names give Farrell's Ireland food for thought
Garry Ringrose and Hugo Keenan are set to come back into the mix.
Murray Kinsella
27 Feb
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