Andrew Porter explains why Ireland try to train faster than they play
Intensity. Andrew Porter has revealed how Ireland try to make Test rugby feel a little slower by turning up the pace in training. Ireland opened their November campaign with a...
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Picking the Ireland team to take on Fiji this weekend
Round 5. Ireland opened their November campaign with a 42–12 win over Argentina. With Fiji up next at the Aviva Stadium and South Africa to follow a week later, Andy...
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Ireland hit with multiple injuries as squad update issued following Argentina win
Update. The Ireland squad trained in the IRFU High Performance Centre on Monday ahead of Saturday night’s Nations Championship clash against Fiji at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8.10pm). Dan Sheehan sustained...
Injured Springboks star makes surprise return and gets call up ahead of Ireland clash
Back in action. South Africa have received a major boost ahead of their Nations Championship clash with Ireland, with Eben Etzebeth earning a surprise recall after initially being ruled out...
Tadhg Beirne’s supposedly quiet night against Argentina looks different on paper
Quiet? Tadhg Beirne was described as ‘quiet’ by several pundits and fans following Ireland’s 42–12 win over Argentina on Friday night. The match statistics suggest his contribution deserves another look....
All Blacks reserves join in on the Haka in special moment following tragic death
For Logan. New Zealand’s non-playing reserves joined the Haka from the sidelines at Murrayfield in a moving tribute to their late head of security, Logan Cadwallader. The All Blacks have...
Conor Murray recalls the time Noel McNamara called out and challenged Peter O’Mahony
New man. Conor Murray has recalled an Ireland training session that gave him an insight into Noel McNamara’s conviction as a coach — and left Peter O’Mahony facing weeks of...
Hugo Keenan on the Ireland teammate who was there for him through his injury nightmare
Support. Hugo Keenan has paid tribute to Mack Hansen for the support he showed him during his injury struggles, revealing how his Ireland teammate celebrated his success even while sidelined...
Andy Farrell reveals selection plans for Fiji and sends a message to his players
Chance. Andy Farrell has told his Ireland players that opportunities against Fiji will come with the chance to earn a place in his side to face South Africa. Changes are...
Andy Farrell issues worrying Ireland injury update following Argentina win
Update. Ireland are facing an anxious wait over four players after Andy Farrell delivered an injury update following Friday night’s 42–12 win over Argentina. Robert Baloucoune and Sean Jansen have...
Where to watch Wales v Japan: Kick-off time, TV channel and team news
Nations Championship. Wales welcome Japan to the Principality Stadium today as Steve Tandy’s side begin their home Nations Championship fixtures. Dewi Lake captains the hosts, with Sam Costelow selected at...
Where to watch Scotland v New Zealand: Kick-off time, TV channel and team news
Nations Championship. Scotland welcome New Zealand to Murrayfield today as Gregor Townsend’s side chase their first victory over the All Blacks. Sione Tuipulotu captains the hosts, with Finn Russell and...
Full player ratings as Ireland demolish Argentina in Dublin
Big win in Dublin. Hugo Keenan scored a hat-trick as Ireland opened their Nations Championship campaign with a huge 42–12 bonus-point win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin....
