Ireland plot summer rebuild after hat-trick bid peters out
Simon Easterby says Ireland must "continually evolve" as they plot a squad rebuild on their summer tour after ceding the Six ...
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Arrogant Ireland must eat humble pie after humiliation in Dublin
My father was a proud Ulsterman from Belfast and a staunch Ireland rugby fan. As I grew up during the ‘70s and ’80s, we watched Ireland countless times in the televised Five Nations and it was ...
The Irish Times5d
Ireland v Italy: Simon Easterby shakes up team for Six Nations final round
Match referee Angus Gardner and his officials deemed the incident to be a rugby incident, as did Easterby, and there was no citing against any Irish player. Despite this, the French campaign has ...
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Ireland players and wives threatened and abused amid Six Nations controversy
Irish players and their partners have allegedly ... review the incident on the field was labelled "disturbing" by French Rugby Federation president Florian Grill. However, the controversy shows ...
Irish Daily Mirror4d
Ireland players and wives sent 'threatening messages' amid Six Nations controversy
I am sure their parents or kids are proud!" The ex-Munster ace also jumped to Beirne's defence, saying he's "the nicest person you could possibly meet" while highlighting that the Ireland lock ...
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Garry Ringrose graduates from Tackle School in time for Ireland’s final exam against Italy
The original suspension for Ringrose covered three weeks, a United Rugby Championship game against Cardiff on March 1st, Ireland against France on March 8th and Saturday’s game against Italy in ...
The Independent5d
Retiring trio show how Ireland have grown – but rocky terrain lies ahead
There are many in Munster who feel their stars are looked upon unfavourably by the hierarchy; of the 14 central contracts handed out by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) so far for next season ...
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Leinster Rugby hold onto two key players for next season while young Gunne earns promotion
The Irish Mirror has a rugby WhatsApp group where you can get breaking new and top stories on Ireland's Six Nations campaign straight to your phone. Click here to join. You can leave our group at ...
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A little TLC all part of the balancing act as Easterby assures Crowley of his role
Jack Crowley during an Ireland Rugby captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile It may be anathema to old-school rugby heads but today’s professional players need to ...
The Independent4d
Italy vs Ireland Prediction: Irish Backlash to Leave Azzurri Bruised
It’s been a disappointing Six Nations campaign for the reigning champions Ireland, who were hoping to make it three titles in a row but may have to settle for third place. Mathematically, they ...
Irish Examiner6d
Cian Healy: Ireland need to play with a 'different venom' in Rome
This week’s dawn brings with it an unfamiliar and unwelcome reality for some of Simon Easterby’s Ireland squad as the ... none of them need telling that rugby feels no obligation to the ...
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'A tough process' - what happens after a red card in rugby?
When returned to their full complement, Ireland edged past Wales. Ringrose, however, was handed a three-match suspension after a disciplinary hearing, reduced to two if he completed World Rugby's ...